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Best Upland Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,175 students in Upland, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Upland, CA are Pepper Tree Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Valencia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upland, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Upland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Upland, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pepper Tree Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1045 West 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-9635
Gr: K-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
465 West 15th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7750
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
541 West 22nd St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7830
Gr: K-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Foothill Knolls Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1245 Veterans Ct.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7740
Gr: K-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
253 East 14th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7780
Gr: K-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Upland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 North Fifth Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7800
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1075 West 13th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-0347
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Baldy View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
979 West 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-2564
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Citrus Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
925 West Seventh St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7731
Gr: K-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Cabrillo Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1562 West 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-2619
Gr: K-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Upland, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Upland, CA include Pepper Tree Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Valencia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Upland?
10 public elementary schools are located in Upland.
What is the racial composition of students in Upland?
Upland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Upland are often viewed compared to one another?

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