Best Schools in Beaumont, California
16 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Beaumont?
Use this page to compare every school in Beaumont by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Starlight Elementary
Elementary · Beaumont Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Highland Academy
Elementary · Highland Academy District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Brookside Elementary
Elementary · Beaumont Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Beaumont for 2026 are Starlight Elementary (7.5/10), Highland Academy (7.0/10), and Brookside Elementary (6.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 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
16
15 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$440,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
16
15 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$440,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 7.5/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Beaumont schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Beaumont schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Beaumont
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starlight Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Highland Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Brookside Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Beaumont Senior High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Tournament Hills Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | 21st Century Learning Institute | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Sundance Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | San Gorgonio Middle | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Mission Vista Academy | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Palm Innovation Academy | 4.8 / 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
- 5.3/10
- Median household income
- $95,388
- Median home value
- $440,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 37 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 86%
13% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Beaumont compares
California rank
#505 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$95k
96% of California median
Schools in this city
15
About Schools in Beaumont, California
Beaumont's public school system spans 15 ranked schools, with an average score of 5.7 out of 10 — a figure that tells parents the landscape skews toward the middle. Performance is uneven, and the gap between the city's top schools and its average matters when choosing where to live or enroll.
Elementary options carry the most competitive weight here. Palm Innovation Academy leads the city with a score of 7.5, the only school to crack the upper tier. Brookside Elementary follows at 7.2. Together, those two represent just 13% of Beaumont's ranked schools — meaning only 2 of 15 clear the 7-point mark. That concentration at the top is narrow, so proximity to Palm Innovation or Brookside carries real value for families prioritizing academic performance at the elementary level. Sundance Elementary (6.9), Starlight Elementary (6.8), and Anna Hause Elementary (6.7) form a second cluster with solid but not standout scores, giving families a few more viable options without a major performance drop from the top two.
What the data doesn't show is equally important to flag. All five top-ranked schools are elementary. Parents with middle or high school-aged children will find the ranked pool thinner at higher grades, and the city average of 5.7 pulls down partly because upper-grade schools have less to distinguish them from the median. Families planning for a full K–12 stay in Beaumont should map school boundaries carefully and verify whether their home address feeds into Palm Innovation or Brookside — or into schools scoring closer to the city mean.
Practically speaking, Beaumont rewards parents who do boundary homework early. The top elementary schools are specific assets, not citywide features — the 13% rate of 7-plus-scoring schools makes that clear. If you're buying or renting with school quality as a priority, target addresses zoned for Palm Innovation Academy first, then Brookside. For families already in Beaumont, the 6.7–6.9 cluster at Sundance, Starlight, and Anna Hause offers a reasonable fallback. Going in with realistic expectations about the city average — 5.7 — puts you ahead of parents assuming uniform quality across the district.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 900 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 330 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.0 |
| 3 | 713 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 4 | 761 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 |
| 5 | 751 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
| 6 | 529 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
| 7 | 609 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.5 |
| 8 | 752 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.9 |
| 9 | 1,078 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.5 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,222 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
| 2 | 943 students · 6th–8th | 4.5 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,336 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 129 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 336 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 2 | 5,686 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.8 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Childhelp School
Private
27 students · 3rd–10th | — | ||
Schools in Beaumont
Beaumont, California · 16 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$95,388
Median Home Value
$440,800
Median Rent
$1,674/mo
Population
73,477
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
86%
Avg Commute
37 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Community Profile
Beaumont has a median household income of $95,388. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $440,800, with a median rent of $1,674/month. The local poverty rate of 8.3% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 37 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
- Other
- 3
Resources
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Beaumont, California
How many schools are in Beaumont, California?
Beaumont has 16 schools, including 15 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Beaumont, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Beaumont is 5.3 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 Beaumont, California?
The top-ranked school in Beaumont on MySchoolScout is Starlight Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Beaumont, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Beaumont on MySchoolScout is Starlight Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Beaumont, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Beaumont on MySchoolScout is San Gorgonio Middle with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What is the best high school in Beaumont, California?
The top-ranked high school in Beaumont on MySchoolScout is Beaumont Senior High with a composite score of 6.1/10.
How many school districts serve Beaumont, California?
Beaumont is served by 3 school districts: Highland Academy District, Mission Vista Academy District, Beaumont Unified.
What is the education level in Beaumont, California?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Beaumont have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Beaumont, California?
The median household income in Beaumont is approximately $95,388 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Beaumont, California?
Yes, Beaumont has 1 private school alongside 15 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Beaumont, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Beaumont is 22.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Beaumont, 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.
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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.