For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 33,181 students in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,537 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Rancho Cucamonga, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA are John L. Golden Elementary School, Day Creek Intermediate and Grapeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rancho Cucamonga have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John L. Golden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12400 Banyan St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-9105
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-9105
Grades: K-5
| 912 students
Rank: #22.
Day Creek Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12345 Coyote Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,219 students
Rank: #33.
Grapeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7171 Etiwanda Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-7026
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-7026
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Floyd M. Stork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5646 Jasper St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5060
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5060
Grades: K-6
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6989 Kenyon Way
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-6120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-6120
Grades: K-5
| 830 students
Rank: #66.
Terra Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7497 Mountain View Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5715
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5715
Grades: K-5
| 944 students
Rank: #77.
Banyan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10900 Mirador Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5080
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5080
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: #88.
Los Osos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6001 Milliken Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 477-6900
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 477-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,837 students
Rank: #99.
Caryn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6290 Sierra Crest View Loop
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 941-9551
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 941-9551
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1010.
Etiwanda Colony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13144 Banyan St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3911
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3911
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1111.
Victoria Groves Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10950 Emerson
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5070
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5070
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #1212.
Windrows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6855 Victoria Park Ln.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2641
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2641
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #1313.
Etiwanda High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13500 Victoria St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2531
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 3,596 students
Rank: #1414.
Carnelian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7105 Carnelian St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5010
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5010
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1515.
Vineyard Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6440 Mayberry
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(714) 484-5120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(714) 484-5120
Grades: 7-8
| 643 students
Rank: #1616.
Coyote Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7889 Elm Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-4743
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-4743
Grades: K-4
| 771 students
Rank: #1717.
Etiwanda Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6925 Etiwanda Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1701
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1701
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #1818.
Rancho Cucamonga High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11801 Lark Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-1600
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,264 students
Rank: #1919.
Hermosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10133 Wilson Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5040
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5040
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #2020.
Deer Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10225 Hamilton St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5030
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5030
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #2121.
Perdew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13051 Miller Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3316
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3316
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #2222.
Alta Loma Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Lemon Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5100
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5100
Grades: 7-8
| 634 students
Rank: #2323.
Summit Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5959 E. Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Grades: 6-8
| 1,060 students
Rank: #2424.
Alta Loma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8880 Baseline Rd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-5511
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 2,456 students
Rank: #2525.
Jasper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6881 Jasper St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5050
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5050
Grades: K-6
| 460 students
Rank: #2626.
Dona Merced Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10333 Palo Alto
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #2727.
Ruth Musser Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Grades: 5-8
| 946 students
Rank: #2828.
Alta Loma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7085 Amethyst St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5000
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #2929.
Etiwanda Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5959 E. Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #3030.
Valle Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7727 Valle Vista Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 981-8697
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 981-8697
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #3131.
Cucamonga Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7611 Hellman Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #3232.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7955 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2541
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2541
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #3333.
Bear Gulch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8355 Bear Gulch Pl.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-9396
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-9396
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #3434.
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10022 Feron Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-0969
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-0969
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #3535.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8496 Ninth St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 982-8387
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 982-8387
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
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Rancho Cucamonga, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Grades: 5-8
| 1,083 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA include John L. Golden Elementary School, Day Creek Intermediate and Grapeland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rancho Cucamonga?
37 public schools are located in Rancho Cucamonga.
What percentage of students in Rancho Cucamonga go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Rancho Cucamonga are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cucamonga?
Rancho Cucamonga public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rancho Cucamonga are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rancho Cucamonga include: Rancho Cucamonga High School vs. Los Osos High School, Los Osos High School vs. Rancho Cucamonga High School, Vineyard Junior High School vs. Alta Loma Junior High School
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