Elementary Schools in Pomona, California

Below Average2024–25 data32 schools · avg 35.8/100

Pomona, California has 32 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 35.8/100 — 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is International Polytechnic High at 61/100, where 36.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Pomona schools average 10.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

35.8

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

41.6

19.6 – 61.2

Avg Exceeded %

10.7%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

25.5%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

How Pomona schools compare

Pomona's 32 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.8 — 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.6 to 61.2, a 41.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is International Polytechnic High with a Scope Score of 61 and 36.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Pomona averages 25.5%, 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 Pomona

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First30 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Pomona ranked by Scope Score

#	School	Score	County	Exceeded	Met+	Absent	Susp.
1	International Polytechnic High Los Angeles County Office of Education Strong All-Around	61	Los Angeles	36.4%	69.3%	12.6%	0.6%
2	Diamond Ranch High Pomona Unified Building Momentum	59	Los Angeles	20.9%	47.1%	24.0%	2.6%
3	Village Academy High School at Indian Hill Pomona Unified Building Momentum	59	Los Angeles	21.4%	55.1%	25.9%	1.4%
4	Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design Pomona Unified Building Momentum	59	Los Angeles	12.1%	37.1%	27.9%	4.8%
5	Garey High Pomona Unified Building Momentum	57	Los Angeles	16.7%	39.6%	30.0%	2.9%
6	Pomona High Pomona Unified Building Momentum	50	Los Angeles	11.0%	28.9%	31.0%	3.3%
7	Ranch Hills Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	50	Los Angeles	22.4%	49.2%	17.3%	0.1%
8	Ganesha High Pomona Unified Building Momentum	46	Los Angeles	6.2%	19.2%	29.1%	4.1%
9	Westmont Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	38	Los Angeles	10.2%	32.9%	19.1%	0.2%
10	Cortez Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	38	Los Angeles	13.9%	39.4%	14.9%	2.1%
11	School of Extended Educational Options Pomona Unified Culture First	37	Los Angeles	16.1%	33.9%	10.0%	0.2%
12	Allison Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	37	Los Angeles	13.4%	31.9%	23.2%	1.0%
13	Roosevelt Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	36	Los Angeles	10.6%	25.9%	25.5%	0.3%
14	Barfield Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	32	Los Angeles	9.0%	23.2%	24.2%	2.1%
15	Arroyo Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	31	Los Angeles	5.8%	19.2%	20.1%	0.1%
16	Decker Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	31	Los Angeles	11.4%	29.8%	23.8%	0.1%
17	Lexington Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	31	Los Angeles	8.9%	23.2%	25.3%	0.1%
18	Vejar Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	29	Los Angeles	8.7%	24.6%	21.6%	2.2%
19	Philadelphia Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	29	Los Angeles	8.1%	21.3%	29.1%	0.1%
20	Madison Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	28	Los Angeles	12.2%	27.7%	29.4%	1.1%
21	Park West High (Continuation) Pomona Unified Building Momentum	28	Los Angeles	0.6%	8.1%	54.9%	1.7%
22	Kingsley Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	28	Los Angeles	6.0%	19.0%	26.3%	0.2%
23	La Verne Science and Technology Charter Pomona Unified Building Momentum	28	Los Angeles	10.4%	23.9%	19.5%	0.2%
24	Alcott Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	28	Los Angeles	10.1%	24.3%	24.1%	1.4%
25	Harrison Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	27	Los Angeles	5.0%	24.3%	23.9%	0.7%
26	Lopez Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	26	Los Angeles	6.8%	16.3%	26.4%	1.9%
27	Emerson Middle Pomona Unified Building Momentum	26	Los Angeles	5.2%	20.1%	29.7%	2.8%
28	Simons Middle Pomona Unified Building Momentum	25	Los Angeles	5.3%	21.6%	29.0%	4.0%
29	Lincoln Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	24	Los Angeles	4.7%	16.0%	31.9%	1.1%
30	Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	24	Los Angeles	7.3%	23.1%	27.2%	1.2%
31	Washington Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	24	Los Angeles	2.8%	15.4%	23.7%	0.2%
32	San Jose Elementary Pomona Unified Building Momentum	20	Los Angeles	2.8%	12.9%	34.9%	4.5%

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 Pomona

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.

City of Knowledge School

Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-12 · 165 students

12:1Private

St. Joseph Elementary School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-5 · 89 students

15:1Private

L.a. County Fair Assoc. Child Development Center

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 48 students

9:1Private

First Christian Church Child Development Center

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 4 students

2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Pomona

Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Pomona good?

Pomona's 32 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.8/100, which is 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.7% 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 Pomona?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Pomona is International Polytechnic High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 36.4% 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 Pomona schools compare to the state average?

Pomona elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.6 to 61.2, a 41.6-point spread.

How many schools are in Pomona?

Pomona has 32 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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