For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,521 students in Bloomington, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 95 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Bloomington, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Bloomington, CA are Ruth Grimes Elementary School, Crestmore Elementary School and Gerald A. Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bloomington, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bloomington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bloomington, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruth Grimes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1609 Spruce Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5030
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5030
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Crestmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18870 Jurupa Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5010
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5010
Grades: K-6
| 638 students
Rank: #33.
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9551 Linden Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5033
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5033
Grades: K-6
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Walter Zimmerman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11050 Linden Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5019
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5019
Grades: K-6
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Mary B. Lewis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18040 San Bernardino Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5025
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5025
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Rank: #66.
Bloomington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10750 Laurel Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5004
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5004
Grades: 9-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: #77.
Joe Baca
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1640 S. Lilac Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5014
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5014
Grades: 7-8
| 753 students
Rank: #88.
Ruth O. Harris Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11150 Alder Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5020
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5020
Grades: 7-8
| 568 students
Rank: #99.
Slover Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18829 Orange St.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5013
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Bloomington, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Colton Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
10435 Cedar Ave
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5804
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5804
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bloomington, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Bloomington, CA include Ruth Grimes Elementary School, Crestmore Elementary School and Gerald A. Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bloomington?
9 public schools are located in Bloomington.
What percentage of students in Bloomington go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Bloomington are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington?
Bloomington public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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