Best Schools in Fontana, California
68 schools · 47 Elementary · 8 Middle · 13 High
Choosing a school in Fontana?
Use this page to compare every school in Fontana by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Canyon Crest Elementary
Elementary · Fontana Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Date Elementary
Elementary · Fontana Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Beech Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Fontana Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Fontana for 2026 are Canyon Crest Elementary (8.6/10), Date Elementary (8.6/10), and Beech Avenue Elementary (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 55 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
68
55 public · 13 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$475,025
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
68
55 public · 13 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$475,025
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 8.6/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Fontana schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fontana schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Fontana
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 55 rated schools; 68 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Crest Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Date Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Beech Avenue Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Falcon Ridge Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Henry J. Kaiser High | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | East Heritage Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Tokay Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Wayne Ruble Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Fontana High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Summit High | 8.1 / 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
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $92,340
- Median home value
- $475,025
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 68%
53% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Fontana compares
California rank
#192 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$92k
93% of California median
Schools in this city
58
Education Snapshot
Fontana, CaliforniaFontana's 66 schools spread across 5 districts — 45 elementary, 8 middle, and 13 high — enrolling roughly 40,495 students. The city's average MySchoolScout composite rating of 5.8/10 across 57 scored schools falls half a point below the California state average of 6.3/10. Median household income of $102,926 sits 2% below California's statewide median of $105,206, tracking near but just under the state line. Adult educational attainment stands at 20% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Charter options are thin: only 1 of the 66 campuses operates as a charter school, leaving the vast majority of families within district-assigned attendance zones. With a below-state-average composite spread across 5 separate districts and only 1 charter in the mix, individual school comparisons carry more weight than city or district averages when evaluating options in Fontana.
Fontana Unified runs 80% of Fontana's public schools
Fontana touches 5 districts, but Fontana Unified is the one most addresses actually attend.
Fontana Unified accounts for 44 of 55 public schools (80%). The other 4 districts hold the remaining 11.
Among 55 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 8.6 — the spread is inside Fontana, not a citywide average.
- Fontana Unified44 public · 80%
- Etiwanda Elementary6 public · 11%
- Colton Joint Unified3 public · 5%
- Entrepreneur High Fontana District1 public · 2%
- Rialto Unified1 public · 2%
About Schools in Fontana, California
Fontana Unified School District serves one of the Inland Empire's largest cities, and its public school landscape reflects that scale. The city has 55 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 — a solid baseline that spans a meaningful performance range. Twenty schools, or 36 percent of the total, score 7 or higher, giving families real options across grade levels.
At the top of that range sits Oak Park Elementary, the city's highest-rated school at 9.2 out of 10. Date Elementary (8.7) and Falcon Ridge Elementary (8.3) round out a strong elementary tier, signaling that Fontana's best outcomes skew younger — useful context for parents with children not yet in middle school. On the secondary side, Jurupa Hills High leads at 8.8, followed closely by Henry J. Kaiser High at 8.4. Both scores place those campuses well above the city average and make them primary targets for families prioritizing high school performance.
The gap between the top performers and the city average of 6.5 is worth noting. It means school choice within Fontana carries real stakes — two schools a few miles apart can differ significantly in measured outcomes. Parents should identify which attendance zone they fall in early, since boundary assignments in a district this size are not always intuitive. Families outside the catchment areas of the top-rated schools may want to research magnet programs, open enrollment windows, or interdistrict transfer policies.
Practically speaking, Fontana offers more high-performing options than many Inland Empire cities of comparable size, particularly at the high school level. Parents researching elementary placements should compare Oak Park, Date, and Falcon Ridge directly against their zoned school, since the spread in scores is wide enough to factor into housing decisions. For high school, Jurupa Hills and Kaiser both clear the 8-point threshold — a meaningful marker in a city where the average sits at 6.5. Start with attendance boundaries, then use school scores as a tiebreaker when weighing neighborhoods or enrollment choices.
Elementary Schools
47 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 438 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 547 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 630 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.6 |
| 4 | 528 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 5 | 629 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 386 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 7 | 580 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 8 | 242 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 |
| 9 | 583 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 10 | 295 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.7 |
Show all 47 elementary schools in Fontana
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,371 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 1,158 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 809 students · 7th–8th | 7.1 |
| 4 | 951 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 942 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
| 6 | 942 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 7 | 754 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 8 | 1,119 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
High Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,794 students · 9th–12th | 8.3 | ||
| 2 | 2,455 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 | ||
| 3 | 2,626 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 | ||
| 4 | 1,961 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 5 | 1,737 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 6 | 292 students · 10th–12th | 4.6 | ||
| 7 | 567 students · 9th–12th | 3.6 | ||
| 8 | 392 students · 10th–12th | 3.6 | ||
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 10 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Amazing Stars Academy UnitedPrivate 13 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 13 high schools in Fontana
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in Fontana
Fontana, California · 68 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$92,340
Median Home Value
$475,025
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
Population
278,516
College Educated
15%
Homeownership
68%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Community Profile
Fontana has a median household income of $92,340. It is a community where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $475,025, with a median rent of $1,733/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.3%. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 47
- Middle
- 8
- High
- 13
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Common questions about schools in Fontana, California
How many schools are in Fontana, California?
Fontana has 68 schools, including 55 public and 13 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Fontana, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fontana is 6.7 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 Fontana, California?
The top-ranked school in Fontana on MySchoolScout is Canyon Crest Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Fontana, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Fontana on MySchoolScout is Canyon Crest Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Fontana, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Fontana on MySchoolScout is Wayne Ruble Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best high school in Fontana, California?
The top-ranked high school in Fontana on MySchoolScout is Henry J. Kaiser High with a composite score of 8.3/10.
How many school districts serve Fontana, California?
Fontana is served by 5 school districts: Entrepreneur High Fontana District, Colton Joint Unified, Etiwanda Elementary, Fontana Unified, Rialto Unified.
What is the education level in Fontana, California?
According to Census data, 15% of adults in Fontana have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Fontana, California?
The median household income in Fontana is approximately $92,340 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Fontana, California?
Yes, Fontana has 13 private schools alongside 55 public schools. The top-rated private school is Water of Life Christian School with a score of 7.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fontana, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fontana is 18.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fontana, 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.