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Ramona City Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,945 students in Ramona City Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ramona City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
4,945 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ramona City Unified School District, which is ranked #783 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#749 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
49%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
43%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,996 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,151 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,996
$20,100
Spending / Student
$13,151
$18,511
Best Ramona City Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
James Dukes Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24908 Abalar Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 Ninth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2068
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2068
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Olive Peirce Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1521 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2400
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Ramona High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4000
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,404 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Mt. Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17427 Archie Moore Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23925 Couna Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Boundary Ave.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Eighth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Montecito High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Ninth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4300
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ramona City Unified School District?
Ramona City Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,945 students.
What is the rank of Ramona City Unified School District?
Ramona City Unified School District is ranked #783 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ramona City Unified School District?
49% of Ramona City Unified School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ramona City Unified School District?
Ramona City Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ramona City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,151 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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