Best Schools in Redlands, California
42 schools · 18 Elementary · 3 Middle · 10 High · 11 Other
Choosing a school in Redlands?
Use this page to compare every school in Redlands 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.
Moore Middle
Middle · Redlands Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Grove
High · Grove District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Mckinley Elementary
Elementary · Redlands Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Redlands for 2026 are Moore Middle (8.4/10), Grove (8.2/10), and Mckinley Elementary (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 24 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
42
24 public · 18 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$603,600
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Schools
42
24 public · 18 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$603,600
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 61% 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 Redlands schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Redlands schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Redlands
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 24 rated schools; 42 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moore Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Grove | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Mckinley Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Redlands East Valley High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Sage Oak Charter School - South | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Mission Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Sage Oak Charter | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Citrus Valley High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Lugonia Elementary | 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
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $97,796
- Median home value
- $603,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 55%
28% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Redlands compares
California rank
#282 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$98k
98% of California median
Schools in this city
32
Redlands Unified runs 75% of Redlands's public schools
Redlands touches 7 districts, but Redlands Unified is the one most addresses actually attend.
Redlands Unified accounts for 18 of 24 public schools (75%). The other 6 districts hold the remaining 6.
Among 24 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.4 to 8.4 — the spread is inside Redlands, not a citywide average.
6 of the 24 public schools are charters (25%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Redlands Unified18 public · 75%
- Gorman Learning Center District1 public · 4%
- Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/santa Clarita District1 public · 4%
- Grove District1 public · 4%
- Sage Oak Charter District1 public · 4%
About Schools in Redlands, California
Redlands runs 24 ranked public schools spanning elementary through high school. The citywide average sits at 6.3 out of 10, with meaningful separation between the top and bottom of the range. One in three schools clears the 7-point threshold: 8 of 24 ranked schools score 7.0 or above, giving families a genuine set of high-performing options without needing to look outside city limits.
The high school tier leads the city. Redlands Senior High scores 8.7 — the highest mark among all 24 ranked schools and a full point above the citywide average. Grove High follows at 7.8, giving families with older students two credible options at the secondary level. The spread between them is significant, so school choice at the high school stage carries real weight.
At the elementary level, Mariposa Elementary scores 8.5, the second-highest rating in the city. Kimberly Elementary sits at 8.1, creating a pair of strong elementary options. Clement Middle matches Kimberly at 8.1 — the top mark at the middle school level and a meaningful checkpoint for families charting a full K-12 path in Redlands. Together, these five schools give the city a consistent top tier across all grade bands.
For parents doing the comparison work: Redlands delivers more high-quality schools than a 6.3 average implies. That number is pulled down by the lower end of the range; the top third — anchored by Redlands Senior High and Mariposa — is genuinely competitive. The practical move is to identify a home's attendance zone early, then confirm whether that school clears the 7-point mark. With 8 schools above that threshold, many families land a strong fit without a transfer request. For high school in particular, confirm enrollment eligibility at Redlands Senior High before assuming placement — school zone boundaries can route siblings to different campuses.
Elementary Schools
18 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 320 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 573 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 3 | 578 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 |
| 4 | 679 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 |
| 5 | 620 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 |
| 6 | 628 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 |
| 7 | 489 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.4 |
| 8 | 435 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
| 9 | 517 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 |
| 10 | 487 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 |
Show all 18 elementary schools in Redlands
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 | 1,064 students · 6th–8th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 973 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 3 | 1,218 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
High Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 247 students · 7th–12th | 8.2 | ||
| 2 | 1,866 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 2,206 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 4 | 2,219 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 5 | 202 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 | ||
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 67 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Hope Center AcademyPrivate 22 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Hope Christian SchoolPrivate 70 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 1,211 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | Deeper Roots AcademyPrivate 7 students · 1st–9th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 468 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.2 | ||
| 2 | 378 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 3,362 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 4 | 147 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 5 | 1,427 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 6 | 1,118 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.3 | ||
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Phase3 Lab SchoolPrivate 42 students · Pre-K–9th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Redlands Adventist AcademyPrivate 403 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 310 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Redlands Christian SchoolPrivate 1,250 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 11 other schools in Redlands
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in Redlands
Redlands, California · 42 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$97,796
Median Home Value
$603,600
Median Rent
$1,929/mo
Population
79,103
College Educated
45%
Homeownership
55%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Community Profile
Redlands has a median household income of $97,796. 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 $603,600, with a median rent of $1,929/month. The local poverty rate of 7.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 18
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 10
- Other
- 11
Resources
School Districts (7)
Sage Oak Charter District
1 school · 3,362 students
Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/Santa Clarita District
1 school · 1,427 students
Gorman Learning Center District
1 school · 1,118 students
Grove District
1 school · 247 students
Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel District
1 school · 378 students
Sage Oak Charter School - South District
1 school · 468 students
Redlands Unified
25 schools · 19,673 students
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 Redlands, California
How many schools are in Redlands, California?
Redlands has 42 schools, including 24 public and 18 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Redlands, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Redlands is 6.4 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 Redlands, California?
The top-ranked school in Redlands on MySchoolScout is Moore Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Redlands, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Redlands on MySchoolScout is Mckinley Elementary with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Redlands, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Redlands on MySchoolScout is Moore Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best high school in Redlands, California?
The top-ranked high school in Redlands on MySchoolScout is Grove with a composite score of 8.2/10.
How many school districts serve Redlands, California?
Redlands is served by 7 school districts: Sage Oak Charter District, Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/santa Clarita District, Gorman Learning Center District, Grove District, Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel District, Sage Oak Charter School - South District, Redlands Unified.
What is the education level in Redlands, California?
According to Census data, 45% of adults in Redlands have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Redlands, California?
The median household income in Redlands is approximately $97,796 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Redlands, California?
Yes, Redlands has 18 private schools alongside 24 public schools. The top-rated private school is Valley Preparatory School with a score of 8.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Redlands, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Redlands is 16.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Redlands, 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
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best States for Public Schools in 2026: A Complete Rankingdata insights
- Charter Schools vs Public Schools: What the Data Actually Shows (2026)school choice
- Moving before 2027? The federal school choice tax credit follows the state, not youschool choice
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings and parent guides, 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.