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 2024-25 school year, there are 63 public elementary schools serving 30,975 students in San Bernardino City Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Bernardino City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
76 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
45,852 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
2,169 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

San Bernardino City Unified School District, which is ranked #1371 of all 1,931 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:

0.32
0.65
# American Indian Students
123 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
783 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
37,695 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
54%
# Black Students
4,118 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
1,908 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
4%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
153 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,063 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,941
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,603
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,532
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,633
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,610
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,682
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,692
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,578
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,341
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,324
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,225
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,411
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,280
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,072 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,245 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% 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
$20,072
$21,485
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
$18,245
$19,787
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 Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richardson Prep Hi Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 S. K St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6438
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1985 N. Guthrie St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 884-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4975 N. Mayfield Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8264
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Paakuma K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 355-3137
Grades: K-8
| 982 students
Rank: #55.
Anderson
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24302 E. Fourth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6311
Grades: K-12
| 72 students
Rank: #66.
Kimbark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18021 W. Kenwood Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6641
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Rank: #77.
North Verdemont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3555 W. Meyers Rd.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6730
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #88.
North Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5378 N. H St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8202
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #99.
Palm Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6565 Palm Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6753
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 517 students
Rank: #1111.
Ramona-alessandro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
670 Ramona Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6300
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #1212.
Vermont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3695 Vermont St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6658
Grades: K-6
| 650 students
Rank: #1313.
Riley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1266 N. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 388-6460
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2699 N. Ca St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6600
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Thompson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 Church Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6512
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #1616.
Belvedere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 E. Marshall Blvd.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-7111
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
Rank: #1717.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Valencia Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6317
Grades: K-6
| 535 students
Rank: #1818.
Emmerton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1888 Arden Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6522
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1919.
Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 W. 14th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 888-2353
Grades: 4-6
| 344 students
Rank: #2020.
Urbita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
771 S. J St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6488
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3288 N. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8185
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: #2222.
Cypress Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26825 Cypress St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6514
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #2323.
Fairfax Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1362 Pacific St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 381-1283
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #2424.
E. Neal Roberts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
494 E. Ninth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6409
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #2525.
Arrowview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2299 N. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8109
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #2626.
Muscoy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2119 W. Blake St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6649
Grades: K-6
| 679 students
Rank: #2727.
Golden Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8168
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #2828.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1451 N. Ca St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6450
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #2929.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 N. Magnolia Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 386-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #3030.
Newmark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4121 N. Third Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8192
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Rank: #3131.
Oehl Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Palm Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-2261
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #3232.
Kendall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4951 State St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6626
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #3333.
Bob Holcomb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 W. 48th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 887-2505
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
George Brown Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 N. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-5010
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Lankershim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7499 Lankershim Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-4213
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 76 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 45,852 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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