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Schools in 92405 — San Bernardino, California

92405 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.5 — 10.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.7 to 44.5, a 18.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
33.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.8
25.7 – 44.5
Avg Exceeded %
8.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92405 schools perform

The top-ranked school is San Bernardino High with a Scope Score of 44 and 4.3% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92405 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.8 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92405 averages 27.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92405 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92405
92405San Bernardino8Developing
33.5/100
92404San Bernardino15Developing
34.3/100
+0.8
92407San Bernardino15Developing
39.0/100
+5.6
92408San Bernardino3Needs Support
19.4/100
-14.0
92410San Bernardino13Developing
35.2/100
+1.7
92399Yucaipa12Developing
36.5/100
+3.0

School archetypes in 92405

3 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92405 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 92405

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Bernardino High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
4.3%Developing
44/100
2Riley Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
41/100
3Davidson Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
34/100
4Marshall Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
34/100
5Arrowhead Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
7.4%Developing
32/100
6Arrowview Middle
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
8.8%Needs Support
29/100
7George Brown Jr. Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
8.5%Needs Support
28/100
8Lincoln Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 92405 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 92405

  • 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 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.5/100, which is 10.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.8% 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 San Bernardino High with a Scope Score of 44/100 and 4.3% 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 San Bernardino schools compare to the state average?
San Bernardino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.7 to 44.5, a 18.8-point spread.
How many schools are in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino has 8 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.