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Best Colton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,877 students in Colton, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Colton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Colton, CA are Georgia F. Morris Elementary School, Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School and Ulysses Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Colton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Colton, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgia F. Morris Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 West Randall Ave.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 820-6864
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1390 West Randall Ave.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 421-7620
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Ulysses Grant Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 West Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5024
Gr: K-6 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 South Eighth St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5015
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Cooley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 South Cooley Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5023
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Reche Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Canyon Vista Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5012
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Colton High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
777 West Valley Blvd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,729 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
444 East Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5026
Gr: K-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
William G. Jehue Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 North Eucalyptus Ave.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 421-7377
Gr: 6-8 | 1,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 West Johnston St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5028
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Paul Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
955 West Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5027
Gr: K-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 East Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5017
Gr: K-6 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
670 West Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Gr: 7-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Washington High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 East C St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
San Salvador Preschool
471 Agua Mansa Rd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5031

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Colton, CA?
How many public schools are located in Colton?
15 public schools are located in Colton.
What percentage of students in Colton go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Colton are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Colton are often viewed compared to one another?

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