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Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN

We are excited to announce that our Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is officially OPEN! If you have a child who is eligible to start TK or Kindergarten in the fall, enroll them today! Click headline to start the enrolling your child today.

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Our Mission

The El Monte City School District, in partnership with the students, families and the community, cultivates leadership, creativity and educational excellence. By creating multiple opportunities for learning, we develop students’ unique abilities to succeed and contribute positively in our diverse society.

 
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Enrollment Graphic for the 2025-2026 school year.

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN

We are excited to announce that our Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is officially OPEN! If you have a child who is eligible to start TK or Kindergarten in the fall, enroll them today! Click headline to start the enrolling your child today.
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We are opening a new Spanish Dual Language School!

We are excited to announce that we are expanding our Spanish Dual Language program to Columbia School in the 2025-2026 school year, beginning with TK & Kindergarten. Click headline for more details and enroll today!
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Returning to School on Monday, January 13

School will resume on Monday, January 13. Our schools will move forward with early-release days as previously planned. Click headline to read full message from Dr. Garcia.
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Our Vision

We will be an innovative school district in which students achieve at their highest potential, surrounded by an engaged community that is proud and supportive of its educational system.

 

About Us

Since Southern California’s first school was constructed here in 1852, El Monte has honored the education of its children and has grown into a thriving community of fourteen schools, which incudes five California Distinguished Schools and six ERP Honor Roll Schools, all dedicated to preparing our students for the challenge of a 21st century education. 
  • Free Meals for ALL Students
  • Spanish & Mandarin Dual Language Immersion
  • Districtwide Music Programs
  • Free After-School Childcare
  • 1:1
    Student to Device
  • Year-Round Enrichment & Engagement