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Pomona Unified School District

800 South Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766-3325
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pomona 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 31 public elementary schools serving 14,295 students in Pomona Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Pomona Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
39 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
21,342 Students
3,823,109 Students
# Teachers
982 Teachers
173,999 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pomona Unified School District, which is ranked #1292 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 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1221 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
34%
36%
47%
17%
29%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
85%
55%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
3%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,935 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 $20,134 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$511 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$430 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,935
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,134
$18,395

Best Pomona Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pantera Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Pantera Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 397-4475
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ranch Hills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 Trabuco Pl.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4978
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22750 Beaverhead Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 397-4563
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Diamond Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24150 Sunset Crossing Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 397-4587
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Golden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
245 South Ballena Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 397-4596
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Cortez Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 North Dudley
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4750
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 West Lexington Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4616
Gr: K-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Westmont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 West Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4680
Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
La Verne Science And Technology Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 West La Verne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4684
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Medina Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4604
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Allison Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Russell Pl.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4556
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
School Of Extended Educational Options
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2211 North Orange Grove Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Gr: K-12 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Decker Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Village Loop Rd.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4581
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 West Phillips Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4643
Gr: K-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Vejar Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 West Grand Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4985
Gr: K-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Simons Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 East Franklin Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4544
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Cadillac Dr.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4670
Gr: K-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 East Philadelphia St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4660
Gr: K-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Montvue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 San Bernardino Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4655
Gr: K-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
425 East Harrison Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4600
Gr: K-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
975 East Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4675
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Arroyo Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4532
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Pomona Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 East Holt Ave. Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Barfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2181 North San Antonio Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4575
Gr: K-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 West Arroyo Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4568
Gr: K-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Lincoln Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4516
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 North Huntington Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4666
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 South Towne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4552
Gr: K-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Washington St.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4609
Gr: K-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4438
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 North Gordon St.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4624
Gr: K-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 39 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 21,342 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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