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Best Schools in Montclair, CA
Montclair, CA has 19 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 16,391 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Montclair greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montclair, CA
The top high schools in Montclair, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Upland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3070 Students
2. Montclair High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chaffey Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2769 Students
3. Ontario High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chaffey Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2182 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montclair, CA
The top middle schools in Montclair, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Serrano Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 680 Students
2. Oaks Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 726 Students
3. Vernon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students
4. Upland Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upland Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 667 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montclair, CA
The top elementary schools in Montclair, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monte Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 564 Students
2. Buena Vista Arts-integrated
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 365 Students
3. Montera Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 554 Students
4. Elderberry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 578 Students
5. Ramona Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 577 Students
6. El Camino Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 471 Students
7. Moreno Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 497 Students
8. Howard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 463 Students
9. Cabrillo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 560 Students
10. Kingsley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario-montclair • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 525 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montclair, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montclair, CA has a total population of 38,378 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montclair, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Montclair, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montclair, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montclair, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Montclair, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montclair, CA
How many schools are in Montclair, CA?
Montclair, CA has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,391 students in total.
How do schools in Montclair perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Montclair score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Montclair greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montclair?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Montclair
11 of 11 schools in Montclair carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 5C: 5D: 1
All 11 public schools we grade in Montclair. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (7)
- Howard Elementary
- Kingsley Elementary
- Lehigh Elementary
- Monte Vista Elementary
- Montera Elementary
- Moreno Elementary
- Ramona Elementary
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.