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Elementary Schools in Montclair, California: Montclair schools average 5.9 points above the state — but the range is 30.9 points wide.

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 50.7/100

Montclair, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 50.7/100 — 5.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Monte Vista Elementary at 67/100, where 33.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Montclair schools average 21.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
50.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.9
36.5 – 67.4
Avg Exceeded %
21.1%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
8.3%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary8Solid
50.7/100
21.1%+5.9
High1Developing
49.0/100
21.9%+5.3

How Montclair schools compare

Montclair has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 50.7/100 — 5.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 33.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Montclair averages 8.3% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Montclair

5 Culture First2 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Montclair

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monte Vista Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Strong All-Around
33.3%Solid
67/100
2Buena Vista Arts-Integrated
Ontario-Montclair Strong All-Around
30.2%Solid
60/100
3Moreno Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
16.1%Solid
55/100
4Montera Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
26.3%Solid
55/100
5Montclair High
Chaffey Joint Union High Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
49/100
6Howard Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
19.9%Developing
48/100
7Ramona Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
45/100
8Lehigh Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
10.1%Developing
38/100
9Kingsley Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
13.8%Developing
37/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Montclair

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.

International Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-7 · 37 students
9:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Montclair

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Montclair good?
Montclair's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.7/100, which is 5.9 points above the state average. 21.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Montclair?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Montclair is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 33.3% 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 Montclair schools compare to the state average?
Montclair elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.7/100 — 5.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 21.1% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Montclair?
Montclair has 8 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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