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Schools in 92336 — Fontana, California

92336 has 22 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.9 — 0.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.7 to 67.2, a 41.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.4
25.7 – 67.2
Avg Exceeded %
17.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
22
With Scope Scores

How 92336 schools perform

The top-ranked school is East Heritage Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 40.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92336 averages 22.9%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 92336 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92336
92336Fontana22Developing
42.9/100
92335Fontana19Developing
33.6/100
-9.3
92337Fontana10Developing
40.2/100
-2.7
92329Phelan4Needs Support
27.9/100
-15.1
92344Hesperia4Developing
33.8/100
-9.1
92345Hesperia16Needs Support
29.5/100
-13.4

School archetypes in 92336

5 On the Rise2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around14 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 7 schools in 92336 are classified as On the Rise (5) or Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 92336

#SchoolExceededScore
1East Heritage Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum
40.6%Solid
67/100
2Falcon Ridge Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum
40.5%Solid
65/100
3Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around
36.3%Solid
61/100
4Summit High
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
23.8%Solid
61/100
5Heritage Intermediate
Etiwanda Elementary Growth Engine
27.0%Solid
56/100
6Fontana A. B. Miller High
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
18.3%Solid
56/100
7West Heritage Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum
28.1%Solid
55/100
8Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
25.6%Developing
47/100
9Wayne Ruble Middle
Fontana Unified Growth Engine
19.8%Developing
46/100
10Kathy Binks Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
18.9%Developing
42/100
11Nancy R. Kordyak Elementary
Rialto Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Developing
40/100
12Hemlock Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
14.0%Developing
39/100
13Locust Elementary
Fontana Unified On the Rise
10.8%Developing
37/100
14Tokay Elementary
Fontana Unified On the Rise
7.2%Developing
36/100
15Virginia Primrose Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Developing
34/100
16Sierra Lakes Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
15.7%Developing
31/100
17Alder Middle
Fontana Unified On the Rise
7.4%Developing
31/100
18Eric Birch High (Continuation)
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
0.4%Needs Support
30/100
19Mango Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Needs Support
29/100
20Almeria Middle
Fontana Unified On the Rise
7.4%Needs Support
29/100
21Juniper Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Needs Support
28/100
22North Tamarind Elementary
Fontana Unified On the Rise
5.8%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 92336 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92336

  • 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 Fontana good?
Fontana's 22 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.9/100, which is 0.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.6% 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 Fontana?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fontana is East Heritage Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 40.6% 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 Fontana schools compare to the state average?
Fontana elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.9 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.7 to 67.2, a 41.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Fontana?
Fontana has 22 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.