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Elementary Schools in Montclair, California

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 49.2/100

Montclair, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 49.2/100 — 5.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Monte Vista Elementary at 63/100, where 33.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Montclair schools average 21.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.2% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.6
36.8 – 63.4
Avg Exceeded %
21.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Montclair schools compare

Montclair's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.2 — 5.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 36.8 to 63.4, a 26.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 33.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Montclair averages 11.2%, which is above 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 Montclair

5 Culture First2 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Montclair ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monte Vista Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Strong All-Around
33.3%Solid
63/100
2Buena Vista Arts-Integrated
Ontario-Montclair Strong All-Around
30.2%Solid
59/100
3Montclair High
Chaffey Joint Union High Building Momentum
21.9%Solid
54/100
4Montera Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
26.3%Solid
52/100
5Moreno Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
16.1%Developing
49/100
6Howard Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
19.9%Developing
47/100
7Ramona Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
44/100
8Kingsley Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
13.8%Developing
38/100
9Lehigh Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
10.1%Developing
37/100

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 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

  • 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 Montclair good?
Montclair's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.2/100, which is 5.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 21.2% 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 Montclair?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Montclair is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 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 49.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 21.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 36.8 to 63.4, a 26.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Montclair?
Montclair has 9 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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