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Schools in 92404 — San Bernardino, California

92404 has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.3 — 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.5 to 68.1, a 47.6-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
34.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.6
20.5 – 68.1
Avg Exceeded %
10.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How 92404 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy with a Scope Score of 68 and 35.6% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92404. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92404 averages 29.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92404 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92404
92404San Bernardino15Developing
34.3/100
92405San Bernardino8Developing
33.5/100
-0.8
92407San Bernardino15Developing
39.0/100
+4.7
92408San Bernardino3Needs Support
19.4/100
-14.8
92399Yucaipa12Developing
36.5/100
+2.2
92410San Bernardino13Developing
35.2/100
+0.9

School archetypes in 92404

2 On the Rise13 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92404 are classified as On the Rise (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 92404

#SchoolExceededScore
1Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
35.6%Solid
68/100
2San Gorgonio High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Developing
50/100
3Pacific High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
46/100
4Bradley Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
20.6%Developing
41/100
5Fairfax Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
12.9%Developing
37/100
6Emmerton Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
35/100
7Parkside Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
33/100
8Roger Anton Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
32/100
9Wilson Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Needs Support
29/100
10Virtual Academy
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
3.0%Needs Support
29/100
11Hunt Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Needs Support
26/100
12Golden Valley Middle
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
11.5%Needs Support
25/100
13Del Rosa Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
22/100
14Del Vallejo Middle
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
22/100
15Barton Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
5.6%Needs Support
21/100

Schools in 92404 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 92404

  • 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 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3/100, which is 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.9% 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 Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 35.6% 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 San Bernardino schools compare to the state average?
San Bernardino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.5 to 68.1, a 47.6-point spread.
How many schools are in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino has 15 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.