CA · 25 mi radius

Trade Schools in South El Monte, CA

35 schools within 25 miles of South El Monte graduated students in a skilled trade in 2023-24; below them are 12 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Sorted by distance from the city center; filter by trade below.

Rio Hondo College

2.3 mi

3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 101
CARP 20
DSL 13

Trade grads 2023-24: 134
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,388
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,362

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

4.0 mi

14101 E. Nelson Ave, La Puente, CA · Public, under 2-year

HVAC 44
WELD 39

Trade grads 2023-24: 83
Largest program 2025-26: $1,305
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,693

East Los Angeles College

5.8 mi

1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 23
A&P 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 27
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,339

Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education

6.0 mi

4640 N. Maine Ave, Baldwin Park, CA · Public, under 2-year

ELEC 108
HVAC 16
AUTO 10
CNST 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 138
Largest program 2025-26: $1,365
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,990

NTMA Machinist Career College

7.6 mi

12131 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA · Private nonprofit, under 2-year

CNC 81

Trade grads 2023-24: 81

Pasadena City College

7.6 mi

1570 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 214
CNC 9
WELD 5

Trade grads 2023-24: 228
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,180
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,494

UEI College-West Covina

8.1 mi

339 N. Azusa Avenue, West Covina, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 297
AUTO 130
HVAC 48

Trade grads 2023-24: 475
Largest program 2025-26: $21,500
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,421

InterCoast Colleges-West Covina

8.8 mi

2235 East Garvey Ave. North Suite B, West Covina, CA · Private for-profit, 4-year

ELEC 85
HVAC 24

Trade grads 2023-24: 109
Largest program 2025-26: $24,600
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,046

Capstone College

9.8 mi

1200 N. Fair Oaks Ave Suite 32, Pasadena, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 66
HVAC 53

Trade grads 2023-24: 119
Largest program 2025-26: $17,950
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,395

Tri-Community Adult Education

10.0 mi

231 Stephanie Drive, Covina, CA · Public, 2-year

WELD 55

Trade grads 2023-24: 55

Citrus College

11.0 mi

1000 W Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 64
DSL 31

Trade grads 2023-24: 95
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,254
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,835

UEI College-Huntington Park

11.1 mi

6055 Pacific Boulevard, Huntington Park, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 210
HVAC 102

Trade grads 2023-24: 312
Largest program 2025-26: $19,900
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,421

American College of Healthcare and Technology

11.1 mi

6330 Pacific Blvd Ste 201, Huntington Park, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 7

Trade grads 2023-24: 7
Largest program 2025-26: $17,950
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $33,866

Mt San Antonio College

11.6 mi

1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA · Public, 2-year

A&P 64
WELD 47

Trade grads 2023-24: 111
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,364
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,600

Cerritos College

11.6 mi

11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA · Public, 2-year

WELD 214
AUTO 184
CNC 33
BODY 29

Trade grads 2023-24: 460
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,364
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,657

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

12.7 mi

400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 197
ELEC 189
IMT 173
DSL 70
WELD 56
PLMB 40
CARP 37
CNST 26
BODY 23
CNC 14

Trade grads 2023-24: 825
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,277

Glendale Community College

13.1 mi

1500 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA · Public, 2-year

CNC 6
WELD 2

Trade grads 2023-24: 8
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,195
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,476

Fullerton College

14.2 mi

321 E Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA · Public, 2-year

CNST 24
AUTO 21
WELD 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 49
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,150
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,216

National Polytechnic College

14.2 mi

4105 South Street, Lakewood, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 12

Trade grads 2023-24: 12
Largest program 2025-26: $42,310
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,845

Compton College

15.1 mi

1111 East Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA · Public, 2-year

BODY 23
AUTO 15
CNC 7
WELD 3

Trade grads 2023-24: 48
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,142
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,664

Cypress College

15.4 mi

9200 Valley View, Cypress, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 258
BODY 31

Trade grads 2023-24: 289
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,150
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $50,380

Southern California Institute of Technology

15.7 mi

525 N. Muller Street, Anaheim, CA · Private for-profit, 4-year

ELEC 273

Trade grads 2023-24: 273
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $20,515
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $72,606

Long Beach City College

15.8 mi

4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 107
WELD 83
CNST 21

Trade grads 2023-24: 211
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,560
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,903

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

16.5 mi

4175 E. Conant Street, Long Beach, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 423
WELD 195
DSL 82
BODY 73

Trade grads 2023-24: 773
Largest program 2025-26: $45,800
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $62,466

UEI College-Gardena

17.5 mi

661 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Gardena, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

WELD 96
AUTO 94
HVAC 86
ELEC 83

Trade grads 2023-24: 359
Largest program 2025-26: $21,500
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,742

Brownson Technical School

18.0 mi

1110 Technology Cir Ste D, Anaheim, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 197

Trade grads 2023-24: 197
Largest program 2025-26: $17,895
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $74,023

UEI College-Garden Grove

18.2 mi

10870 Katella Avenue, Garden Grove, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 202
AUTO 119
HVAC 115

Trade grads 2023-24: 436
Largest program 2025-26: $21,500
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,421

Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education

18.8 mi

1444 E. Holt Avenue Suite 100, Pomona, CA · Public, under 2-year

CNC 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 4
Largest program 2025-26: $6,000
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $31,533

West Los Angeles College

19.6 mi

9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA · Public, 4-year

A&P 178

Trade grads 2023-24: 178
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,826

El Camino Community College District

19.8 mi

16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 57
CNC 34
WELD 14
CNST 9
BODY 7

Trade grads 2023-24: 121
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,156
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,561

Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology

20.0 mi

8911 Aviation Blvd, Inglewood, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

A&P 178

Trade grads 2023-24: 178
Largest program 2025-26: $48,666
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $73,493

Golden West College

22.1 mi

15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 84

Trade grads 2023-24: 84
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,202
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $50,592

Santa Ana College

22.1 mi

1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 111
WELD 50
DSL 30
CNC 28

Trade grads 2023-24: 219
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,188
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,917

Los Angeles Valley College

23.0 mi

5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA · Public, 4-year

CNC 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 1
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,096

Santiago Canyon College

23.9 mi

8045 E Chapman, Orange, CA · Public, 2-year

ELEC 318
HEO 23
IMT 9
CARP 7

Trade grads 2023-24: 357
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,160
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $52,421

CDL training in and near South El Monte

Edison Truck and Bus Driving School, Inc. (Edison Truck and Bus Driving School Inc.)

1.1 mi

1903 North Durfee ave, South El Monte, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (626) 582-8540

CAMINO REAL CAREER SCHOOL

3.3 mi

13674 Valley Blvd, City of Industry, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (626) 968-9135

The Truck Master School - La Puente (The Truck Master School)

3.6 mi

13912 VALLEY BLVD STE A, La Puente, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Hazmat
Phone: (844) 420-5071

TGA Truck Driving School - H (TGA Truck Driving School)

5.9 mi

1600 Pontenova Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (323) 797-1841

EL MONTE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL (EL MONTE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL, LLC.)

7.2 mi

15545 ARROW HWY, Irwindale, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (626) 513-6611

DTS Technical Inc (DTS Technical Inc.)

7.7 mi

9701 S Bluff Rd, Downey, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger
Phone: (323) 728-2460

SIMMONS TRUCKING SCHOOL INC (Simmon's Trucking School Inc)

8.1 mi

7424 Scout Ave, Bell Gardens, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class A only
Phone: (562) 824-8052

TGA Truck Driving School - Main (TGA Truck Driving School)

8.7 mi

10727 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (323) 797-1841

TGA Truck Driving School - D (TGA Truck Driving School)

8.9 mi

Downey, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class A only
Phone: (323) 797-1841

LA COUNTY MTA (LA METRO)

10.9 mi

Los Angeles, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger

Certified Safe Driver, Inc.

11.3 mi

4000 E. Valley Blvd. Suite 104, Walnut, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (909) 978-5077

NUMERO UNO TRUCKING TRAINING (NUMERO 1 TRUCKING)

12.1 mi

1619 Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (323) 899-0052

25 more within 25 miles: see CDL schools in California.

Trades taught near South El Monte

Trade	Schools	Grads 2023-24
HVAC Schools	11	704
Welding Schools	14	863
Electrician Schools	10	1,831
Plumbing Schools	1	40
Auto Mechanic Schools	18	2,212
Auto Body and Collision Schools	6	186
Diesel Mechanic Schools	5	226
Carpentry Schools	3	64
Construction Trade Schools	5	84
Heavy Equipment Operator Schools	1	23
Aviation Maintenance Schools	4	424
Machining and CNC Schools	10	217
Industrial Maintenance Schools	2	182

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. Distances are straight-line miles from the Census Bureau's center point for South El Monte. How we build this list.