Elementary Schools in San Bernardino, California
Below Average2024–25 data60 schools · avg 34.6/100
San Bernardino, California has 60 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.6/100 — 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Richardson PREP HI Middle at 82/100, where 47.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Bernardino schools average 12.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.0% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
Avg Scope Score
34.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
79.4
3.0 – 82.4
Schools Ranked
60
With Scope Scores
How San Bernardino schools compare
San Bernardino's 60 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.6 — 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 3.0 to 82.4, a 79.4-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Richardson PREP HI Middle with a Scope Score of 82 and 47.2% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in San Bernardino averages 29.0%, 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 San Bernardino
4 Strong All-Around2 Culture First54 Building Momentum
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Schools in San Bernardino ranked by Scope Score
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richardson PREP HI Middle San Bernardino City Unified Strong All-Around | 47.2% | Strong 82/100 |
| 2 | Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy San Bernardino City Unified Strong All-Around | 35.6% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | Middle College High San Bernardino City Unified Strong All-Around | 35.4% | Solid 62/100 |
| 4 | Hillside Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Strong All-Around | 39.7% | Solid 60/100 |
| 5 | Kimbark Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 28.5% | Solid 52/100 |
| 6 | Paakuma K-8 San Bernardino City Unified Culture First | 25.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 7 | North Verdemont Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 22.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 8 | San Gorgonio High San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 50/100 |
| 9 | Cajon High San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 18.1% | Developing 49/100 |
| 10 | Arroyo Valley High San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 10.4% | Developing 48/100 |
| 11 | Palm Avenue Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 21.8% | Developing 48/100 |
| 12 | Pacific High San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 13 | North Park Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 22.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 14 | San Bernardino High San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Developing 44/100 |
| 15 | Indian Springs High San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Developing 44/100 |
| 16 | Ramona-Alessandro Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 17.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 17 | Bradley Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 20.6% | Developing 41/100 |
| 18 | Riley Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 14.1% | Developing 41/100 |
| 19 | Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 20 | Captain Leland Norton Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 38/100 |
| 21 | Victoria Elementary Redlands Unified Building Momentum | 15.3% | Developing 38/100 |
| 22 | Fairfax Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 37/100 |
| 23 | Emmerton Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 10.4% | Developing 35/100 |
| 24 | Davidson Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 10.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 25 | Marshall Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 11.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 26 | Graciano Gomez Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 9.4% | Developing 33/100 |
| 27 | E. Neal Roberts Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 7.6% | Developing 33/100 |
| 28 | Muscoy Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 12.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 29 | Parkside Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 33/100 |
| 30 | Warm Springs Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 7.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 31 | Arrowhead Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 7.4% | Developing 32/100 |
| 32 | Roger Anton Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Developing 32/100 |
| 33 | Kendall Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 31/100 |
| 34 | Vermont Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 16.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 35 | Arrowview Middle San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 36 | Wilson Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 8.9% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 37 | Virtual Academy San Bernardino City Unified Culture First | 3.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 38 | Howard Inghram Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 6.2% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 39 | George Brown Jr. Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 8.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 40 | Urbita Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 5.9% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 41 | Lytle Creek Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 6.1% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 42 | Sierra High San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 43 | Lincoln Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 44 | Hunt Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 45 | Golden Valley Middle San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 11.5% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 46 | Shandin Hills Middle San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 3.6% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 47 | Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 5.1% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 48 | Bob Holcomb Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 49 | Cesar E. Chavez Middle San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 50 | Newmark Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 4.7% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 51 | Bing Wong Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 6.1% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 52 | Del Rosa Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 53 | Del Vallejo Middle San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 54 | Mt. Vernon Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 55 | Barton Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 5.6% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 56 | Rio Vista Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 8.5% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 57 | Curtis Middle San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 58 | Monterey Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 4.4% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 59 | H. Frank Dominguez Elementary San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum | 2.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 60 | San Bernardino County Special Education San Bernardino County Office of Educatio Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 3/100 |
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 San Bernardino
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.
Aquinas High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 554 students
16:1Private
The Rock Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 227 students
17:1Private
Holy Rosary Academy
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 168 students
17:1Private
Oak Tree Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 2 students
2:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Bernardino
- 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 San Bernardino good?
San Bernardino's 60 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.6/100, which is 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.0% 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 San Bernardino?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Bernardino is Richardson PREP HI Middle with a Scope Score of 82/100 and 47.2% 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 San Bernardino schools compare to the state average?
San Bernardino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 3.0 to 82.4, a 79.4-point spread.
How many schools are in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino has 60 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.