San Bernardino City Unified School District

777 N. F St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410-3017
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

San Bernardino City 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 76 public schools serving 44,606 students in San Bernardino City Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Bernardino City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
76 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
44,606 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
2,164 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

San Bernardino City Unified School District, which is ranked #1370 of all 1,930 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1375 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of San Bernardino City Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Bernardino City 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.
33%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Bernardino City 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 San Bernardino City 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.
90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of San Bernardino City Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.63
# American Indian Students
116 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
784 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
37,041 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
56%
# Black Students
3,754 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
1,769 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
133 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,001 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,904
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,346
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,575
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,507
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,551
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,560
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,525
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,403
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,428
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,084
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,152
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,089
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,482
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,633 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,755 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$920 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of San Bernardino City 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
$837 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of San Bernardino City 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
$20,633
$19,942
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in San Bernardino City 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
$18,755
$18,366
This chart displays average spending per public school student in San Bernardino City 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 San Bernardino City Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richardson Prep Hi Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 South K St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6438
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1985 North Guthrie St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 884-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1260 West Esperanza St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-4041
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4975 North Mayfield Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8264
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Paakuma K-8
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 355-3137
Grades: K-8
| 984 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Anderson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24302 East Fourth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6311
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
San Bernardino City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24424 East Monterey Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-0763
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Kimbark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18021 West Kenwood Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6641
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #99.
North Verdemont Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3555 West Meyers Rd.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6730
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #1010.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5378 North H St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8202
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #1111.
Palm Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6565 Palm Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6753
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #1212.
Cajon High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Hill Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,662 students
Rank: #1313.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1554 Garner Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6470
Grades: K-3
| 524 students
Rank: #1414.
Ramona-alessandro Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
670 Ramona Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6300
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #1515.
Vermont Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3695 Vermont St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6658
Grades: K-6
| 661 students
Rank: #1616.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1266 North G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 388-6460
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2699 North California St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6600
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 Church Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6512
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #1919.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 East Marshall Blvd.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-7111
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
Rank: #2020.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Valencia Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6317
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: #2121.
Indian Springs High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
650 North Del Rosa Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 383-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,829 students
Rank: #2222.
San Gorgonio High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2299 East Pacific Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6524
Grades: 9-12
| 1,447 students
Rank: #2323.
Emmerton Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1888 Arden Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6522
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #2424.
Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 West 14th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 888-2353
Grades: 4-6
| 341 students
Rank: #2525.
Pacific High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Pacific St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6419
Grades: 9-12
| 1,222 students
Rank: #2626.
Urbita Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
771 South J St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6488
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #2727.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3288 North G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8185
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #2828.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26825 Cypress St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6514
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #2929.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1362 Pacific St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 381-1283
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #3030.
Arroyo Valley High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 West Baseline St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 381-4295
Grades: 9-12
| 2,730 students
Rank: #3131.
E. Neal Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
494 East Ninth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6409
Grades: K-6
| 424 students
Rank: #3232.
Arrowview Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2299 North G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8109
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: #3333.
Muscoy Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2119 West Blake St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6649
Grades: K-6
| 646 students
Rank: #3434.
Golden Valley Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8168
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #3535.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1451 North California St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6450
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Bernardino City Unified School District?
San Bernardino City Unified School District manages 76 public schools serving 44,606 students.
What is the rank of San Bernardino City Unified School District?
San Bernardino City Unified School District is ranked #1370 out of 1,930 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 San Bernardino City Unified School District?
83% of San Bernardino City Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Bernardino City Unified School District?
San Bernardino City Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Bernardino City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,755 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 76 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 44,606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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