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Temple City Education

Excellent educational opportunities exist for residents of Temple City. Area K-12 students are served by four school districts and several private schools.

Temple City Unified School District serves approximately 5,600 students and maintains four elementary schools, one intermediate school, one high school, an alternative high school and an adult/community education program. TCUSD’s mission is to “provide a rigorous education in a nurturing environment…students are empowered to maximize their learning potential in a diverse setting.” Temple City Unified School District is a student-centered and community-oriented district committed to providing a safe environment and high-quality education. Schools are supported by a volunteer non-profit organization called the Temple City Schools Foundation. The foundation welcomes community participation and is dedicated to supporting students.

Temple City High School (grades 9-12) received America’s Best High Schools 2007 Silver Recognition from U.S. News & World Report magazine.

Temple City Alternative Education Program (Community Learning Center, Junior Academy, and Independent Study) provided student opportunities to complete their education in a personalized setting.

Arcadia Unified School District consists of six elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school as well as preschool and daycare programs. Along with foundation courses, the district provides elective classes, courses, vocational or school program guidance, career counseling, summer school and specialty programs such as robotics and educational technology. AUSD believes that to help students succeed, families and communities must work together, encouraging students to “…think and reason, develop ownership for their own lifelong learning, respect diversity, and be contributing members of society.”

El Monte City School District hosts 17 schools and a community education center. The district’s mission statement is to “…educate all students to develop skills, knowledge and attitudes to be responsible, productive and fulfilled individuals able to succeed ethically in a democratic society.” The district and many of its schools have Podcast feeds showcasing everything from student performances and lunch menus to a message from the superintendent. Additionally, the district makes it a priority to teach students about the benefits of good nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

Recently, Columbia Elementary School received a Bronze Award from the Healthy Schools program along with a congratulatory visit from former President Bill Clinton and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Rosemead School District provides “quality education, long- standing traditions, outstanding staff, and excellent community support.” The district maintains five schools serving students enrolled in kindergarten through eighth grade. Additionally, programs are offered for those with special needs, speech concerns, or those learning to speak English. RSD also has a preschool and a before- and after-school care program for children in pre-kindergarten through grade six. All of the district’s elementary schools have had multi-year nominations as Distinguished Schools and recognized as California Title I Achieving Schools.

Furthermore, Muscatel Middle School has a National, State and multi-year County Science Olympiad team. The mission of RSD is to “nurture the intellectual, aesthetic, physical, emotional and ethical growth of each child to be prepared for new horizons.”

Private schools include First Lutheran School, Pacific Ackworth Friends, San Gabriel Academy, Don Bosco Technical Institute and St. Luke’s Catholic School.

Many institutions providing higher education and career advancement opportunities dot the area, offering a variety of programs and degrees for people of all ages.

The largest community college district in the United States is the Los Angeles Community College District. Serving residents of Los Angeles County, the district educates over 130,000 students at nine campuses spread throughout 36 cities in the L.A. area. Colleges within the district are affordable, accessible and provide a quality education for all. Schools maintained in this district are Los Angeles City College, East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles Harbor College, Los Angeles Mission College, Pierce College, Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Los Angeles Valley College and West Los Angeles College. To discover more about the schools, programs and resources, visit www.laccd.edu.

The Don Bosco Technical Institute is a private, nonprofit, Catholic, college-prep, all male high school located in the nearby city of Rosemead. Don Bosco Tech offers to young men of all faiths, a demanding college-prep high school curriculum supplemented by rigorous study of technologies. Its unique educational programs allow students an exceptional opportunity to experience first-hand how academic and technological education complements each other.

Other area schools offering two-year degrees and/or specialty certificates include United Beauty College, Pasadena City College, Rio Hondo College and the East Los Angeles Occupational Center.

Public and private colleges and universities offering bachelor and master degrees are in close proximity to Temple City as well. Whittier College, California State University at Los Angeles, Azusa Pacific University and the University of Southern California are only a few of the many options afforded to students.

Area School Districts:

Temple City Unified School District
9700 Las Tunas Drive
Temple City, CA 91780
626-548-5000
www.tcusd.net

Arcadia Unified School District
234 Campus Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
626-821-8300
www.ausd.k12.ca.us

El Monte City School District
3540 Lexington Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
626-453-3700
www.emcsd.org

Rosemead School District
3907 Rosemead Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
626-312-2900
www.rosemead.k12.ca.us