| Index | Monterey Park | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 60% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 10 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 8 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 3 | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Monterey Park | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 78.6% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 77.5% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 54.4% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 38.8% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 30.9% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 9.4% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 10 public schools, 8 private schools and 3 post-secondary schools in Monterey Park. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Monterey Park, CA schools is 60%. The average student to teacher ratio is 21:1. In Monterey Park, CA, an average of 78.6% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 77.5% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| San Marino, CA | 13,020 | 88% | 84.1% |
| La Cañada Flintridge, CA | 20,078 | 87% | 82.0% |
| South Pasadena, CA | 25,478 | 82% | 70.2% |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 19,147 | 78% | 62.5% |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 66,663 | 74% | 54.7% |
| Monterey Park, CA | 60,597 | 60% | 25.6% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Leander, TX | 60,613 | 57% | 19.1% |
| Lakewood, WA | 60,564 | 44% | 8.7% |
| Wesley Chapel, FL | 60,534 | 67% | 39.3% |
| Marietta, GA | 60,687 | 58% | 19.8% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 60,690 | 43% | 10.9% |
| Monterey Park, CA | 60,597 | 60% | 25.6% |
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