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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best San Bernardino Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 79 public schools serving 45,585 students in San Bernardino, CA (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,817 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in San Bernardino, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Bernardino, CA are Middle College High School, Richardson Prep Hi Middle School and Savant Preparatory Academy Of Business. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Bernardino, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Bernardino have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Bernardino, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1260 West Esperanza St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-4041
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Richardson Prep Hi Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 South K St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6438
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Savant Preparatory Academy Of Business
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24424 East Monterey Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92427
(909) 677-0213
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #44.
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1985 North Guthrie St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 884-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4975 North Mayfield Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8264
Gr: K-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Paakuma K-8
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 355-3137
Gr: K-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Kimbark Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18021 West Kenwood Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6641
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Anderson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24302 East Fourth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6311
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1010.
North Verdemont Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3555 West Meyers Rd.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6730
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Cajon High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Hill Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8120
Gr: 9-12 | 2,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Ramona-alessandro Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
670 Ramona Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6300
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Palm Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6565 Palm Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6753
Gr: K-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Vermont Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3695 Vermont St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6658
Gr: K-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1554 Garner Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6470
Gr: K-3 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5378 North H St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8202
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Victoria Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9963 Richardson St.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 478-5670
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Valencia Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6317
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1266 North G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 388-6460
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2699 North California St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6600
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
San Gorgonio High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2299 East Pacific Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6524
Gr: 9-12 | 1,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Indian Springs High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
650 North Del Rosa Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 383-1360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,810 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1362 Pacific St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 381-1283
Gr: K-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Emmerton Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1888 Arden Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6522
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Soar Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
198 West Mill St.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 888-3300
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 West 14th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 888-2353
Gr: 4-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3288 North G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8185
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Arroyo Valley High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 West Baseline St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 381-4295
Gr: 9-12 | 2,692 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Newmark Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4121 North Third Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8192
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 North Magnolia Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 386-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Pacific High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Pacific St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6419
Gr: 9-12 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Golden Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8168
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
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
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Muscoy Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2119 West Blake St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6649
Gr: K-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Arrowview Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2299 North G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8109
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Bernardino, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in San Bernardino, CA include Middle College High School, Richardson Prep Hi Middle School and Savant Preparatory Academy Of Business.
How many public schools are located in San Bernardino?
79 public schools are located in San Bernardino.
What percentage of students in San Bernardino go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in San Bernardino are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Bernardino are often viewed compared to one another?

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