Best Schools in Yucaipa, California
14 schools · 9 Elementary · 1 Middle · 4 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Yucaipa by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Inland Leaders Charter
Elementary · Inland Leaders Charter District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (ceca)
Elementary · Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Yucaipa High
High · Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Yucaipa for 2026 are Inland Leaders Charter (8.1/10), Competitive Edge Charter Academy (ceca) (7.7/10), and Yucaipa High (6.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 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
14
13 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$472,400
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
14
13 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$472,400
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 5.8/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Yucaipa schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Yucaipa schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Yucaipa
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inland Leaders Charter | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Competitive Edge Charter Academy (ceca) | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Yucaipa High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Green Valley High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Valley Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Oak View High School & Education Center | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Park View Middle | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Wildwood Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Dunlap Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Chapman Heights Elementary | 4.4 / 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
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $94,718
- Median home value
- $472,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 32 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
15% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Yucaipa compares
California rank
#503 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$95k
95% of California median
Schools in this city
13
About Schools in Yucaipa, California
Yucaipa, California is home to 14 schools, including 13 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools.
With an average rating of 5.4 out of 10, schools in Yucaipa show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Yucaipa is Inland Leaders Charter with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Yucaipa is served by 2 school districts: Inland Leaders Charter District, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified. These districts collectively serve 9,519 students.
Yucaipa's community shows 27% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $94,718. The poverty rate in the area is 8.8%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 990 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 716 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 512 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 |
| 4 | 587 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
| 5 | 342 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
| 6 | 610 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 |
| 7 | 560 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.7 |
| 8 | 73 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.7 |
| 9 | 552 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.7 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 916 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,786 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 2 | 119 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 3 | 85 students · 7th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 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 | Spurgeon Academy
Private
24 students · 1st–12th | — | ||
Schools in Yucaipa
Yucaipa, California · 14 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$94,718
Median Home Value
$472,400
Median Rent
$1,658/mo
Population
55,029
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Community Profile
Yucaipa has a median household income of $94,718. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $472,400, with a median rent of $1,658/month. The local poverty rate of 8.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 4
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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.
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Common questions about schools in Yucaipa, California
How many schools are in Yucaipa, California?
Yucaipa has 14 schools, including 13 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Yucaipa, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Yucaipa is 5.4 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 Yucaipa, California?
The top-ranked school in Yucaipa on MySchoolScout is Inland Leaders Charter with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Yucaipa, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Yucaipa on MySchoolScout is Inland Leaders Charter with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Yucaipa, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Yucaipa on MySchoolScout is Park View Middle with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What is the best high school in Yucaipa, California?
The top-ranked high school in Yucaipa on MySchoolScout is Yucaipa High with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Yucaipa, California?
Yucaipa is served by 2 school districts: Inland Leaders Charter District, Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified.
What is the education level in Yucaipa, California?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in Yucaipa have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Yucaipa, California?
The median household income in Yucaipa is approximately $94,718 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Yucaipa, California?
Yes, Yucaipa has 1 private school alongside 13 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yucaipa, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Yucaipa is 21.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Yucaipa, 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.