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Banning Unified School District

161 West Williams St.
Banning, CA 92220-4746
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Banning Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,310 students in Banning Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Banning Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
4,310 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Banning Unified School District, which is ranked #1737 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1725 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
34%
21%
47%
11%
29%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
75%
56%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
9%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,338 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,457 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,338
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,457
$18,395

Best Banning Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banning Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 West Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Cabazon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50575 Carmen Ave.
Cabazon, CA 92230
(951) 922-0252
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
295 North San Gorgonio Ave.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0264
Gr: K-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Hemmerling Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1928 West Nicolet St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0254
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Banning High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West Westward
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Hoffer Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 East Hoffer St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0257
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 West Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Nicolet Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 East Nicolet St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0280
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Banning Prek
161 West Willams
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0210
Rank: n/an/a
671 North Florida St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2739
Gr: K | 80 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Renu Hope Preschool
771 West Williams
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-8181

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Banning Unified School District?
Banning Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,310 students.
What is the rank of Banning Unified School District?
Banning Unified School District is ranked #1737 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Banning Unified School District?
75% of Banning Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Banning Unified School District?
Banning Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Banning Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,457 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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