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Elementary Schools in Covina, California

Near Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 43.5/100

Covina, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.5/100 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Manzanita Elementary at 67/100, where 34.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Covina schools average 16.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.8
28.5 – 67.3
Avg Exceeded %
16.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
21.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How Covina schools compare

Covina's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.5 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.5 to 67.3, a 38.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Manzanita Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 34.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Covina averages 21.5%, 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 Covina

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First13 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Covina ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Manzanita Elementary
Covina-Valley Unified Strong All-Around
34.3%Solid
67/100
2Covina High
Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum
13.7%Solid
58/100
3Northview High
Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum
14.3%Solid
54/100
4Charter Oak High
Charter Oak Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Solid
52/100
5Barranca Elementary
Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum
27.4%Developing
49/100
6Las Palmas Middle
Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum
20.3%Developing
46/100
7Sierra Vista Middle
Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum
19.2%Developing
41/100
8Ben Lomond Elementary
Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
40/100
9Cypress Elementary
Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
39/100
10Merwin Elementary
Covina-Valley Unified Culture First
17.6%Developing
39/100
11Cedargrove Elementary
Charter Oak Unified Building Momentum
17.5%Developing
38/100
12Glen Oak Elementary
Charter Oak Unified Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
37/100
13Badillo Elementary
Charter Oak Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
33/100
14Fairvalley High (Continuation)
Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
30/100
15Gladstone Middle
Azusa Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
28/100

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 Covina

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.

Sonrise Christian School
Calvinist · Grades Pre-K-8 · 351 students
17:1Private
Sacred Heart School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 224 students
19:1Private
St. Louise de Marillac School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 206 students
17:1Private
Firm Foundation Christian Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 47 students
1:1Private
Kindercare Learning Center #219
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 7 students
1:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Covina

  • 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 Covina good?
Covina's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.5/100, which is 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 16.6% 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 Covina?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Covina is Manzanita Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 34.3% 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 Covina schools compare to the state average?
Covina elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.3 points near). The exceeded rate averages 16.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.5 to 67.3, a 38.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Covina?
Covina has 15 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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