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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rancho Cucamonga Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 33,173 students in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,097 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Rancho Cucamonga, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA are John L. Golden Elementary School, Grapeland Elementary School and Day Creek Intermediate. 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 48% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John L. Golden Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12400 Banyan St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-9105
Gr: K-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Grapeland Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7171 Etiwanda Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-7026
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Day Creek Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12345 Coyote Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6989 Kenyon Way
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-6120
Gr: K-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Floyd M. Stork Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5646 Jasper St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5060
Gr: K-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Caryn Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6290 Sierra Crest View Loop
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 941-9551
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Terra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7497 Mountain View Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5715
Gr: K-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Etiwanda Colony Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13144 Banyan St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3911
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Los Osos High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6001 Milliken Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 477-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,759 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Banyan Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10900 Mirador Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5080
Gr: K-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Victoria Groves Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10950 Emerson
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5070
Gr: K-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Hermosa Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10133 Wilson Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5040
Gr: K-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Carnelian Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7105 Carnelian St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5010
Gr: K-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Windrows Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6855 Victoria Park Ln.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2641
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Etiwanda High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13500 Victoria St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 3,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Coyote Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7889 Elm Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-4743
Gr: K-4 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Perdew Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13051 Miller Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3316
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Alta Loma High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8880 Baseline Rd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 2,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Deer Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10225 Hamilton St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5030
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
Vineyard Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6440 Mayberry
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5120
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Rancho Cucamonga High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11801 Lark Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Etiwanda Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6925 Etiwanda Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1701
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Alta Loma Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9000 Lemon Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2424.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6881 Jasper St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5050
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Summit Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5959 East Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Gr: 6-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2626.
Dona Merced Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10333 Palo Alto
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2727.
Alta Loma Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7085 Amethyst St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5000
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Ruth Musser Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Gr: 5-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7727 Valle Vista Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 981-8697
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3030.
Etiwanda Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5959 East Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3131.
Cucamonga Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7611 Hellman Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3232.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7955 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2541
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3333.
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10022 Feron Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-0969
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Bear Gulch Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8355 Bear Gulch Pl.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-9396
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Los Amigos Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8496 Ninth St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 982-8387
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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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, Grapeland Elementary School and Day Creek Intermediate.
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?
94% of all K-12 students in Rancho Cucamonga are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cucamonga?
Rancho Cucamonga public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rancho Cucamonga are often viewed compared to one another?

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