Claremont Unified School District
School District · Claremont, California
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,065
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,065
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Evaluating Claremont Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Claremont Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sycamore Elementary
Claremont · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
EL Roble Intermediate
Claremont · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Claremont High
Claremont · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#391 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,065
$1,582 vs California median
District size
6,261 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Claremont Unified ranks #391 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Claremont Unified's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sycamore Elementary (8.3/10), EL Roble Intermediate (7.9/10), and Claremont High (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 35% 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 Claremont Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Claremont Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Claremont Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sycamore Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | EL Roble Intermediate | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Claremont High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Oakmont Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Chaparral Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Condit Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Sumner Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Mountain View Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Vista Del Valle Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | San Antonio High (continuation) | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Claremont Unified
Claremont Unified is a Claremont, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,261 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.7:1. The district invests $16,065 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Claremont Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sycamore Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Claremont Unified students show an average math proficiency of 51.4% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Claremont Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Claremont Unified with test data.
Schools in Claremont Unified
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Claremont
- Total Enrollment
- 6,261
- Teachers (FTE)
- 264
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Claremont Unified?
Claremont Unified has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Claremont Unified?
The average composite rating for Claremont Unified is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Claremont Unified?
Claremont Unified spends $16,065 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Claremont Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Claremont Unified is 23.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Claremont Unified?
Sycamore Elementary is the highest-rated school in Claremont Unified with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Claremont Unified?
Across schools in Claremont Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Claremont Unified compare to other districts in California?
Claremont Unified has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
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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.
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