Pomona Unified School District

800 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766-3325
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pomona Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 21,342 students in Pomona Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pomona Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
39 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
21,342 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
982 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Pomona Unified School District, which is ranked #1273 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1278 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pomona Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pomona Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pomona Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pomona Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pomona Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.63
# American Indian Students
42 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,123 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
18,134 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
56%
# Black Students
839 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
684 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
3%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
66 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
451 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,754
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,565
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,553
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,614
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,596
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,721
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,681
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,594
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,772
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,420
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,554
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,652
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,866
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,935 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,134 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$511 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pomona Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$430 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pomona Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,935
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pomona Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,134
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pomona Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pomona Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pantera Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Pantera Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 397-4475
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Village Academy High School At Indian Hill
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1444 East Holt Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Ranch Hills Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Trabuco Pl.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4978
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Diamond Ranch High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Diamond Ranch Dr.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4715
Grades: 9-12
| 1,567 students
Rank: #55.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22750 Beaverhead Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 397-4563
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
Lorbeer Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Diamond Bar Blvd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 397-4527
Grades: 7-8
| 676 students
Rank: #77.
Cortez Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 North Dudley
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4750
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Diamond Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24150 Sunset Crossing Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 397-4587
Grades: K-6
| 196 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Golden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
245 South Ballena Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 397-4596
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Allison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1011 Russell Pl.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4556
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #1111.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 West Lexington Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4616
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #1212.
La Verne Science And Technology Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 West La Verne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4684
Grades: K-6
| 332 students
Rank: #1313.
Decker Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Village Loop Rd.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4581
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
Rank: #1414.
School Of Extended Educational Options
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2211 North Orange Grove Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Grades: K-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #1515.
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Medina Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4604
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #1616.
Westmont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 West Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4680
Grades: K-6
| 352 students
Rank: #1717.
Garey High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
321 West Lexington Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4451
Grades: 9-12
| 1,604 students
Rank: #1818.
Ganesha High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Fairplex Dr.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #1919.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 West Phillips Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4643
Grades: K-6
| 370 students
Rank: #2020.
Vejar Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 West Grand Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4985
Grades: K-8
| 750 students
Rank: #2121.
Pomona High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Bangor St.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4498
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: #2222.
Simons Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 East Franklin Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #2323.
Fremont Academy Of Engineering And Design
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
725 West Franklin Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4521
Grades: 7-12
| 631 students
Rank: #2424.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 East Harrison Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4600
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #2525.
Montvue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 San Bernardino Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4655
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
Rank: #2626.
San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Cadillac Dr.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4670
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2727.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 East Philadelphia St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4660
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Rank: #2828.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 West Arroyo Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4568
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #2929.
Barfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2181 North San Antonio Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4575
Grades: K-6
| 282 students
Rank: #3030.
Pomona Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 East Holt Ave. Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #3131.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
975 East Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4675
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #3232.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Arroyo Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4532
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #3333.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 South Towne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4552
Grades: K-6
| 634 students
Rank: #3434.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Washington St.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4609
Grades: K-5
| 713 students
Rank: #3535.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Lincoln Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4516
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pomona Unified School District?
Pomona Unified School District manages 39 public schools serving 21,342 students.
What is the rank of Pomona Unified School District?
Pomona Unified School District is ranked #1273 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pomona Unified School District?
85% of Pomona Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pomona Unified School District?
Pomona Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pomona Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,134 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 39 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 21,342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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