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Best Pomona Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 13,141 students in Pomona, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pomona, CA are Ranch Hills Elementary School, Cortez Elementary School and Lexington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pomona, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pomona have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Pomona, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ranch Hills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 Trabuco Pl.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4978
Gr: K-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Cortez Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 North Dudley
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4750
Gr: K-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 West Lexington Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4616
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Westmont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 West Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4680
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
La Verne Science And Technology Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 West La Verne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4684
Gr: K-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Medina Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4604
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Allison Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Russell Pl.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4556
Gr: K-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
School Of Extended Educational Options
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2211 North Orange Grove Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Gr: K-12 | 1,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Decker Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Village Loop Rd.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4581
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 West Phillips Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4643
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Vejar Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 West Grand Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4985
Gr: K-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Simons Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 East Franklin Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4544
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Cadillac Dr.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4670
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
School Of Arts And Enterprise
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
295 North Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 622-0699
Gr: 6-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 East Philadelphia St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4660
Gr: K-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
425 East Harrison Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4600
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
975 East Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4675
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Arroyo Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4532
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Pomona Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 East Holt Ave. Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
Barfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2181 North San Antonio Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4575
Gr: K-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 West Arroyo Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4568
Gr: K-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Lincoln Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4516
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 North Huntington Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4666
Gr: K-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 South Towne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4552
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Washington St.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4609
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4438
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 North Gordon St.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4624
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
San Antonio Rop
Vocational School
1425 East Holt Ave. Ste. 101
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 469-2304
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pomona, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pomona, CA include Ranch Hills Elementary School, Cortez Elementary School and Lexington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pomona?
28 public elementary schools are located in Pomona.
What is the racial composition of students in Pomona?
Pomona public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pomona are often viewed compared to one another?

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