Best Schools in Covina, California
31 schools · 11 Elementary · 3 Middle · 14 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Covina?
Use this page to compare every school in Covina by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Barranca Elementary
Elementary · Covina-Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Las Palmas Middle
Middle · Covina-Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Sierra Vista Middle
Middle · Covina-Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Covina for 2026 are Barranca Elementary (8.4/10), Las Palmas Middle (8.3/10), and Sierra Vista Middle (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 25 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
31
25 public · 6 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$670,833
home value · ACS
Districts
11
serving the city
Schools
31
25 public · 6 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$670,833
home value · ACS
Districts
11
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 Covina schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Covina schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Covina
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 25 rated schools; 31 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barranca Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Las Palmas Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Sierra Vista Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Covina High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Northview High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Manzanita Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Charter Oak High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Royal Oak Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Cypress Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park | 6.7 / 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
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $95,842
- Median home value
- $670,833
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 60%
31% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Covina compares
California rank
#443 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.4
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$96k
96% of California median
Schools in this city
29
11 districts draw attendance lines through Covina
Covina is not one school system. 11 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 44% of the public campuses.
Covina-Valley Unified is the largest slice at 11 of 25 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Covina address is choosing a district first.
Among 25 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.8 to 8.4 — the spread is inside Covina, not a citywide average.
9 of the 25 public schools are charters (36%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Covina-Valley Unified11 public · 44%
- Charter Oak Unified5 public · 20%
- Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park District1 public · 4%
- Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano District1 public · 4%
- Opportunities For Learning - Duarte District1 public · 4%
About Schools in Covina, California
Covina's public school landscape spans 25 ranked schools across elementary, middle, and high levels, with an average rating of 5.8 out of 10. That mid-range average masks a meaningful split: 20% of schools — five in total — score 7.0 or higher, while the remaining majority cluster below that threshold. Parents willing to be selective have real options here, but school choice matters more in Covina than in higher-performing cities where a strong average means most schools deliver.
The standout is Manzanita Elementary, which earns a 9.0 out of 10 — a score that would be competitive in any California city and sits well above Covina's own average. Families with elementary-age children who can access Manzanita are in strong shape. At the middle school level, Las Palmas Middle (7.7) and Royal Oak Middle (7.1) both clear the 7-plus threshold, giving parents two credible options for the transition years rather than just one. The high school picture is tighter: Charter Oak High and Opportunities for Learning – Capistrano both score 7.4, offering comparable performance at the top of the city's secondary tier.
Below those five schools, the drop-off is steep enough to matter. The gap between a 9.0 elementary and a school near the city average of 5.8 is significant in practice — different test score profiles, different enrichment offerings, different peer cohorts. For parents who can't access the top-rated schools through their address or charter enrollment, it's worth understanding exactly where each neighborhood school falls relative to that 5.8 average before committing.
Practically speaking, Covina rewards research. Pull the ratings for every school in your attendance zone across each grade level, compare them against the city average, and identify which transitions — elementary to middle, middle to high — might require a change in strategy. The 20% of schools scoring 7 or above are genuinely competitive, but they're not uniformly distributed across grade levels, so a strong elementary path doesn't automatically carry through to an equally strong secondary one. Mapping the full K–12 route early gives families the clearest picture.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 559 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 420 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 544 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 | ||
| 4 | 392 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.7 | ||
| 5 | 445 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 6 | 468 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.1 | ||
| 7 | 418 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.7 | ||
| 8 | 568 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.4 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Sonrise Christian SchoolPrivate 379 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | St Louise De Marillac SchoolPrivate 243 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 11 elementary schools in Covina
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 851 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 771 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 607 students · 7th–8th | 7.2 |
High Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,080 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 1,264 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 1,299 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 267 students · 7th–12th | 6.7 |
| 5 | 159 students · 7th–12th | 5.8 |
| 6 | 226 students · 7th–12th | 5.5 |
| 7 | 504 students · 7th–12th | 5.3 |
| 8 | 159 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 |
| 9 | 1,118 students · 7th–12th | 4.4 |
| 10 | 777 students · 7th–12th | 4.3 |
Show all 14 high schools in Covina
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 165 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 2 | 61 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.3 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 47 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Covina
Covina, California · 31 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$95,842
Median Home Value
$670,833
Median Rent
$1,935/mo
Population
80,400
College Educated
28%
Homeownership
60%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Community Profile
Covina has a median household income of $95,842. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $670,833, with a median rent of $1,935/month. The local poverty rate of 8.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 14
- Other
- 3
Resources
School Districts (11)
Options for Youth-Acton District
1 school · 2,182 students
Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart District
1 school · 504 students
Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park District
1 school · 267 students
Options for Youth-San Juan District
1 school · 790 students
Options for Youth-San Bernardino District
1 school · 1,118 students
Opportunities for Learning - Duarte District
1 school · 165 students
Options for Youth-Victor Valley Charter District
1 school · 777 students
Options for Youth San Gabriel District
1 school · 226 students
Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano District
1 school · 159 students
Charter Oak Unified
10 schools · 4,248 students
Covina-Valley Unified
18 schools · 11,143 students
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Common questions about schools in Covina, California
How many schools are in Covina, California?
Covina has 31 schools, including 25 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Covina, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Covina is 5.9 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 Covina, California?
The top-ranked school in Covina on MySchoolScout is Barranca Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Covina, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Covina on MySchoolScout is Barranca Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Covina, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Covina on MySchoolScout is Las Palmas Middle with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Covina, California?
The top-ranked high school in Covina on MySchoolScout is Covina High with a composite score of 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve Covina, California?
Covina is served by 11 school districts: Options for Youth-Acton District, Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart District, Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park District, Options for Youth-San Juan District, Options for Youth-San Bernardino District, Opportunities for Learning - Duarte District, Options for Youth-Victor Valley Charter District, Options for Youth San Gabriel District, Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano District, Charter Oak Unified, Covina-Valley Unified.
What is the education level in Covina, California?
According to Census data, 28% of adults in Covina have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Covina, California?
The median household income in Covina is approximately $95,842 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Covina, California?
Yes, Covina has 6 private schools alongside 25 public schools. The top-rated private school is Firm Foundation Christian Academy with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Covina, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Covina is 22.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Covina, 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.