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Top 10 Best Pomona Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 20,717 students in Pomona, CA (there are 15 private schools, serving 1,361 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Pomona, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Pomona, CA are International Polytechnic High School, Village Academy High School At Indian Hill and Ranch Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pomona, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pomona have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pomona, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Polytechnic High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3801 W. Temple Ave. Bldg. 128-
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 839-2320
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Village Academy High School At Indian Hill
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1444 E. Holt Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Ranch Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Trabuco Pl.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4978
Grades: K-6
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Diamond Ranch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Diamond Ranch Dr.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4715
Grades: 9-12
| 1,547 students
Rank: #55.
Cortez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 N. Dudley
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4750
Grades: K-8
| 608 students
Rank: #66.
Allison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1011 Russell Pl.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4556
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #77.
Lexington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 W. Lexington Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4616
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #88.
La Verne Science And Technology Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 W. La Verne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4684
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
Decker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Village Loop Rd.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4581
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
School Of Extended Educational Options
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 E. Holt Ave. Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Grades: K-12
| 970 students
Rank: #1111.
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Medina Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4604
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
Westmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 W. Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4680
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #1313.
Garey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
321 W. Lexington Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4451
Grades: 9-12
| 1,666 students
Rank: #1414.
Ganesha High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Fairplex Dr.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #1515.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W. Phillips Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4643
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
Rank: #1616.
Vejar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 W. Grand Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4985
Grades: K-8
| 783 students
Rank: #1717.
Pomona High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Bangor St.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4498
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #1818.
Simons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 E. Franklin Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #1919.
Fremont Academy Of Engineering And Design
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
725 W. Franklin Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4521
Grades: 7-12
| 719 students
Rank: #2020.
School Of Arts And Enterprise
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
295 N. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 622-0699
Grades: 6-12
| 667 students
Rank: #2121.
Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 E. Harrison Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4600
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #2222.
San Jose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Cadillac Dr.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4670
Grades: K-8
| 528 students
Rank: #2323.
Philadelphia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E. Philadelphia St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4660
Grades: K-6
| 523 students
Rank: #2424.
Arroyo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 W. Arroyo Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4568
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Barfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2181 N. San Antonio Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4575
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
San Antonio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
855 E. Kingsley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4981
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2727.
Pomona Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 E. Holt Ave. Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: #2828.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
975 E. Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4675
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #2929.
Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Arroyo Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4532
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #3030.
Alcott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S. Towne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4552
Grades: K-6
| 667 students
Rank: #3131.
Kingsley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Washington St.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4609
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #3232.
Emerson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Lincoln Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4516
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #3333.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 N. Hntngtn Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4666
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N. Gordon St.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4624
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #3535.
Lopez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 S. White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4438
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
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Pomona, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Culture And Technology (Closed 2008)
1041 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Grades: 6-9
| 90 students
Educational Resource Center At Garey Village Commu (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2350 South Garey Ave Bldg. D
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-5060
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Golden State Valley Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1460 East Holt Ave 4
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 865-4742
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mendoza Elementary School (Closed 2012)
851 South Hamilton Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4648
Grades: K-3
| 421 students
Montvue Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1440 San Bernardino Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4655
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
Palomares Of Health Science (Closed 2023)
2211 N. Orange Grove Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4539
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Pomona Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
605 N. Park Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Pueblo Middle School (Closed 2015)
1460 E. Holt Ave., Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4900
Grades: 8
| 66 students

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many public schools are located in Pomona?
37 public schools are located in Pomona.
What percentage of students in Pomona go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Pomona are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pomona?
Pomona public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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