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Best Walnut Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,944 students in Walnut, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,018 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Walnut, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Walnut has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Walnut, CA are Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School and South Pointe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Walnut have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Walnut, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1323 Country Hollow
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-6483
Gr: K-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
841 South Glenwick
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1820
Gr: K-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
South Pointe Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20671 Larkstone Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Walnut High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 North Pierre Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Collegewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20725 East Collegewood Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-5308
Gr: K-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19875 East Calle Baja
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0053
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Suzanne Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
525 Suzanne Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Gr: 6-8 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Vejar Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20222 Vejar Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1434
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Gr: K-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Ybarra Academy For The Arts And Technology
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 South Brea Canyon Cutoff
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-3744
Gr: K-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
476 South Lemon Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0776
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Walnut, CA?
How many public schools are located in Walnut?
11 public schools are located in Walnut.
What percentage of students in Walnut go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Walnut are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut?
Walnut public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Walnut are often viewed compared to one another?

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