Public school · El Monte
Wright Elementary
A free public K-8 school in El Monte with Spanish and Mandarin dual immersion, GATE, Mariachi Academy and a TK readiness academy.
- Ages
- Ages 5–14
- Price
- Free
- Where
- 11317 East McGirk Road, El Monte
Wright Elementary (K-8)
Wright Elementary is a free public school at 11317 East McGirk Road in El Monte, serving kindergarten through eighth grade (about ages 5 to 14) in the El Monte City School District. The state directory lists it as a traditional school, not a virtual or special-education program. Its website lists a Spanish and Mandarin dual language immersion program, GATE (gifted and talented education), and Mariachi Academy. A TK Kinder Readiness Academy is listed, along with Sparking Ingenuity programs, Lego Robotics, Leader in Me, band, choir and dance, musical theater, Ballet Folklorico, integrated arts, culinary arts, Art Time after-school lessons, Soccer for Success, speech and debate and a youth film and media project. The site lists before and after school care. It also lists grade-level trips in second, fourth, fifth and sixth grade. It suits an El Monte family that wants a free public K-8 school with immersion and a long list of arts and enrichment options.
- Public school
- El Monte City
- Price level: Budget: low prices or free
- Programs at school: Dual-language or immersion program; GATE: gifted and talented; Care before school; Care after school; An arts focus; Transitional kindergarten (TK)
- Getting in: By neighborhood: the school for your address
- Free, state-funded or takes childcare subsidies: yes
- Tuition-free public school.
About Wright Elementary
Wright Elementary is a public school in the El Monte City School District, serving kindergarten through eighth grade at 11317 East McGirk Road in El Monte. Its website lists a Spanish and Mandarin dual language immersion program, GATE, Mariachi Academy and a wide range of arts and after-school enrichment.
- Teaches in Spanish and Mandarin
Where and how to reach them
11317 East McGirk RoadEl Monte, CA 91732
Details from wright.emcsd.org, checked October 9, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Wright Elementary before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.