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Fontana Unified School District (2026) - Fontana, CA

Fontana Unified School District

9680 Citrus Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335-5571
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fontana 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 2026 school year, there are 36 public elementary schools serving 20,762 students in Fontana Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Fontana Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
44 Schools
7,677 Schools
# Students
32,735 Students
3,817,118 Students
# Teachers
1,510 Teachers
173,969 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fontana Unified School District, which is ranked #1352 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1345 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
34%
34%
47%
16%
29%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
86%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,059 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,422 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$722 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$603 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,059
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,422
$18,511

Best Fontana Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7069 Isabel Ln.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5540
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14200 Live Oak Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5690
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5740 Avenal Pl.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5270
Gr: K-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Wayne Ruble Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6762 Juniper Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5530
Gr: 6-8 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Canyon Crest Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11851 Cherry Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5440
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Hemlock Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15080 Miller Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5470
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Southridge Tech Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14500 Live Oak Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Dolores Huerta International Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17777 Merrill Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5070
Gr: K-6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Beech Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9206 Beech Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5060
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8570 Redwood Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5740
Gr: K-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Kathy Binks Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7358 Cypress Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5030
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14300 Shadow Dr.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5750
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Ted Porter Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8330 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5320
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Oleander Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8650 Oleander Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5700
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Poplar Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9937 Poplar Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5720
Gr: K-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9522 Live Oak Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5640
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7420 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5650
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Date Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9011 Oleander Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5240
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Tokay Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7846 Tokay Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5770
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Chaparral Academy Of Technology
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14000 Shadow Dr.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5450
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Mango Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7450 Mango Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5660
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Alder Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7555 Alder Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9325 Palmetto Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5710
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
South Tamarind Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8561 Tamarind Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5760
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Citrus Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16041 Randall Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5140
Gr: K-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
751 South Maple Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5670
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Fontana Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8425 Mango Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5370
Gr: 6-8 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Almeria Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7723 Almeria Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Harry S. Truman Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16224 Mallory Dr.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5190
Gr: 6-8 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
West Randall Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15620 Randall Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5780
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Randall Pepper Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16613 Randall Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5730
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9751 Cypress Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5460
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Virginia Primrose Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
751 North Maple Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5790
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7655 Juniper Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5480
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
North Tamarind Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7961 Tamarind Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5680
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 44 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 32,735 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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