Best Schools in Etiwanda, California
12 schools · 5 Elementary · 4 Middle · 3 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Etiwanda by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Etiwanda High
High · Chaffey Joint Union High. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Day Creek Intermediate
Middle · Etiwanda Elementary. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Perdew Elementary
Elementary · Etiwanda Elementary. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Etiwanda for 2026 are Etiwanda High (7.7/10), Day Creek Intermediate (7.7/10), and Perdew Elementary (7.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 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
12
10 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$860,200
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
12
10 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$860,200
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.7/10 despite 23% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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 Etiwanda schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Etiwanda schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Etiwanda
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 12 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etiwanda High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Day Creek Intermediate | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Perdew Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Summit Intermediate | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Etiwanda Colony Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | John L. Golden Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Grapeland Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Etiwanda Intermediate | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Windrows Elementary | 5.7 / 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
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $141,475
- Median home value
- $860,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
56% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Etiwanda compares
California rank
#156 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.5
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$141k
142% of California median
Schools in this city
9
Etiwanda Elementary runs 90% of Etiwanda's public schools
Etiwanda touches 2 districts, but Etiwanda Elementary is the one most addresses actually attend.
Etiwanda Elementary accounts for 9 of 10 public schools (90%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.7 to 7.7 — the spread is inside Etiwanda, not a citywide average.
- Etiwanda Elementary9 public · 90%
- Chaffey Joint Union High1 public · 10%
About Schools in Etiwanda, California
Etiwanda is a residential community in the eastern San Gabriel Valley foothills of San Bernardino County, served by 9 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 — a solid baseline for a city this size. All 9 schools fall under the Etiwanda School District at the elementary and middle levels, feeding into Etiwanda High School within the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. That tight geographic concentration means most families are working within one coherent pipeline from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Performance skews notably high. Five of the nine ranked schools — 56% — score 7 or above out of 10, which puts the majority of Etiwanda's public options in above-average territory. John L. Golden Elementary leads the city at 8.2, making it the strongest individual school in the area. Day Creek Intermediate follows closely at 8.1, and Etiwanda Colony Elementary rounds out the top elementary options at 7.9. That kind of consistency across both the elementary and middle tiers is uncommon; many cities have a single standout school surrounded by weaker peers. Etiwanda runs three strong schools in those two grade bands alone.
The middle school transition is worth watching. Both Day Creek Intermediate (8.1) and Summit Intermediate (7.3) serve this gap, giving families a meaningful spread to evaluate. Day Creek's score places it well above the city average; Summit is solid but trails by nearly a full point. If your assigned school matters to you, check boundary maps carefully — the gap between the two is real. Etiwanda High rounds out the pipeline at 7.2, a respectable score for a large comprehensive high school and consistent with the district's overall performance ceiling.
For parents comparing Etiwanda to other Inland Empire cities, the 6.8 average and 56% above-7.0 rate signal a district where strong performers aren't isolated outliers. The practical advice: verify your home address falls within the Golden Elementary or Day Creek boundaries if top scores are a priority, then confirm the high school assignment. With most families flowing through the same district, school choice here is less about navigating a complex landscape and more about knowing which side of the attendance line you're on.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 677 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 571 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 |
| 3 | 915 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 4 | 617 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 5 | 582 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 |
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,272 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 1,101 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 1,105 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
| 4 | 4 students · 6th–8th | — |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,540 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Gulu Gulu EducarePrivate 49 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Etiwanda AcademyPrivate 14 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Etiwanda
Etiwanda, California · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$141,475
Median Home Value
$860,200
Median Rent
$2,508/mo
Population
41,722
College Educated
45%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Community Profile
Etiwanda has a median household income of $141,475. It is a well-educated community where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $860,200, with a median rent of $2,508/month. The local poverty rate of 6.1% 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
- 5
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Etiwanda, California
How many schools are in Etiwanda, California?
Etiwanda has 12 schools, including 10 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Etiwanda, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Etiwanda is 6.8 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 Etiwanda, California?
The top-ranked school in Etiwanda on MySchoolScout is Etiwanda High with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Etiwanda, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Etiwanda on MySchoolScout is Perdew Elementary with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Etiwanda, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Etiwanda on MySchoolScout is Day Creek Intermediate with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best high school in Etiwanda, California?
The top-ranked high school in Etiwanda on MySchoolScout is Etiwanda High with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Etiwanda, California?
Etiwanda is served by 2 school districts: Chaffey Joint Union High, Etiwanda Elementary.
What is the education level in Etiwanda, California?
According to Census data, 45% of adults in Etiwanda have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Etiwanda, California?
The median household income in Etiwanda is approximately $141,475 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Etiwanda, California?
Yes, Etiwanda has 2 private schools alongside 10 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Etiwanda, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Etiwanda is 21.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Etiwanda, 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.