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Elementary Schools in Chino, California

Near Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 43.3/100

Chino, California has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.3/100 — 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Cal Aero Preserve Academy at 61/100, where 35.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Chino schools average 18.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.2% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.3
26.3 – 60.6
Avg Exceeded %
18.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How Chino schools compare

Chino's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.3 — 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.3 to 60.6, a 34.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Cal Aero Preserve Academy with a Scope Score of 61 and 35.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Chino averages 22.2%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Chino

2 Strong All-Around1 Culture First11 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Chino ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cal Aero Preserve Academy
Chino Valley Unified Strong All-Around
35.1%Solid
61/100
2Edwin Rhodes Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Strong All-Around
35.9%Solid
58/100
3Don Antonio Lugo High
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Solid
57/100
4Chino High
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Solid
56/100
5Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental
Chino Valley Unified Culture First
28.6%Solid
52/100
6E. J. Marshall Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
19.8%Developing
46/100
7Legacy Academy
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
25.4%Developing
41/100
8Anna A. Borba Fundamental Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.8%Developing
37/100
9Alicia Cortez Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
36/100
10Howard Cattle Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
16.3%Developing
36/100
11Dickson Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
9.6%Developing
36/100
12Buena Vista Continuation High
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Developing
34/100
13Newman Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Developing
30/100
14Walnut Avenue Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Needs Support
26/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Chino

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Victory Baptist Academy
Amish · Grades Pre-K-12 · 31 students
8:1Private
Sunshine Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-2 · 10 students
3:1Private
Chino Child Development Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-2 · 8 students
8:1Private
Christ Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten
Latter Day Saints · Grades Pre-K-TK · 6 students
6:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Chino

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Chino good?
Chino's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.3/100, which is 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Chino?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Chino is Cal Aero Preserve Academy with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 35.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Chino schools compare to the state average?
Chino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.4 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.3 to 60.6, a 34.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Chino?
Chino has 14 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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