Skip to main content
7.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Alta Loma, California

15 schools · 12 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High

Public: 13
Private: 2
Districts: 3
Avg Rating: 7.2/10
Move-ready shortlistcity map + schools

Choosing a school in Alta Loma?

Use this page to compare every school in Alta Loma by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

8.5/10

Elementary · Etiwanda Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Banyan Elementary

7.9/10

Elementary · Alta Loma Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Caryn Elementary

7.9/10

Elementary · Etiwanda Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Alta Loma for 2026 are Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary (8.5/10), Banyan Elementary (7.9/10), and Caryn Elementary (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

15

13 public · 2 private

Avg Score

7.2

out of 10

Median Home

$781,150

home value · ACS

Districts

3

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Rates 8.5/10 despite 31% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Alta Loma schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Jasper Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +17.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Alta Loma schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Alta Loma

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary 8.5 / 10
2 Banyan Elementary 7.9 / 10
3 Caryn Elementary 7.9 / 10
4 Floyd M. Stork Elementary 7.8 / 10
5 Victoria Groves Elementary 7.7 / 10
6 Jasper Elementary 7.5 / 10
7 Alta Loma High 7.5 / 10
8 Vineyard Junior High 7.4 / 10
9 Carnelian Elementary 7.3 / 10
10 Alta Loma Junior High 6.9 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.2/10

64% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$115,240

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$781,150

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
39%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
32 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
75%

Of occupied housing units

How Alta Loma compares

California rank

#136 of 597

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.9

above California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$115k

116% of California median

Schools in this city

14

About Schools in Alta Loma, California

Alta Loma, California has 13 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.7 out of 10. That average tells part of the story — the more useful signal is the distribution: five of those 13 schools, or 38%, score 7.0 or higher. Performance varies enough across campuses that a family's specific attendance zone shapes their options in meaningful ways. City-wide averages smooth over real differences here, so school-by-school research pays off.

Elementary schools hold the top four spots. Jasper Elementary leads all 13 ranked campuses at 8.7 — a score that separates it clearly from the rest of the field. Victoria Groves Elementary follows at 8.1. Floyd M. Stork Elementary scores 7.3 and Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary scores 7.2. Four elementary campuses clearing the 7.0 mark is Alta Loma's most concentrated strength; families with young children have genuine options to compare across distinct schools.

Alta Loma High earns a 7.7 — the only secondary campus among the five top-tier schools. For families planning around high school, that score is a solid benchmark and the city's single ranked secondary option above 7.0. The contrast with the elementary tier is notable: four high-scoring elementary campuses versus one at the secondary level. Families mapping a longer enrollment path should weight that imbalance in their planning.

The practical bottom line: Alta Loma's 6.7 average is respectable, but eight of 13 campuses score below 7.0, so zone assignment matters more than the city-wide number suggests. Families in Jasper or Victoria Groves attendance areas access the city's two strongest elementary schools. Parents outside those zones should investigate open enrollment availability within the district. Alta Loma's performance edge is sharpest at the elementary level — four of the top five schools sit there, and that's where real choice exists for parents doing the work to find it.

Elementary Schools

12 schools
# School Rating
1 863 students · Kindergarten–5th 8.5
2 630 students · Kindergarten–6th 7.9
3 558 students · Kindergarten–5th 7.9
4 690 students · Kindergarten–6th 7.8
5 529 students · Kindergarten–6th 7.7
6 439 students · Kindergarten–6th 7.5
7 463 students · Kindergarten–6th 7.3
8 585 students · Kindergarten–6th 6.8
9 530 students · Kindergarten–6th 5.6
10 395 students · Kindergarten–6th 5.2
Show all 12 elementary schools in Alta Loma

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 688 students · 7th–8th 7.4
2 643 students · 7th–8th 6.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 2,400 students · 9th–12th 7.5

Schools in Alta Loma

Alta Loma, California · 15 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$115,240

Median Home Value

$781,150

Median Rent

$2,248/mo

Population

61,394

College Educated

39%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Community Profile

Alta Loma has a median household income of $115,240. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $781,150, with a median rent of $2,248/month. The local poverty rate of 7.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Alta Loma, California

How many schools are in Alta Loma, California?

Alta Loma has 15 schools, including 13 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Alta Loma, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Alta Loma is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Alta Loma, California?

The top-ranked school in Alta Loma on MySchoolScout is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Alta Loma, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Alta Loma on MySchoolScout is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Alta Loma, California?

The top-ranked middle school in Alta Loma on MySchoolScout is Vineyard Junior High with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best high school in Alta Loma, California?

The top-ranked high school in Alta Loma on MySchoolScout is Alta Loma High with a composite score of 7.5/10.

How many school districts serve Alta Loma, California?

Alta Loma is served by 3 school districts: Alta Loma Elementary, Chaffey Joint Union High, Etiwanda Elementary.

What is the education level in Alta Loma, California?

According to Census data, 39% of adults in Alta Loma have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Alta Loma, California?

The median household income in Alta Loma is approximately $115,240 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Alta Loma, California?

Yes, Alta Loma has 2 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Peter & St Paul Catholic School with a score of 6.5/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Alta Loma, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Alta Loma is 23.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Alta Loma, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.