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Elementary Schools in Fontana, California: 40 schools. Average score 4.8 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Near Average2024–25 data40 schools · avg 34.0/100

Fontana, California has 40 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.0/100 — 4.8 points below the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is East Heritage Elementary at 65/100, where 40.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Fontana schools average 15.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 40 schools, 5 Growth Engines stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.0% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
34.0
State avg: 38.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.5
17.2 – 64.7
Avg Exceeded %
15.1%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
40
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary40Developing
34.0/100
15.1%-4.8
High8Developing
43.3/100
12.7%-3.3
Middle8Developing
32.5/100
10.7%-5.5

How Fontana schools compare

Fontana has 40 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.0/100 — 4.8 points below the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is East Heritage Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 40.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Fontana averages 22.0% — above the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Fontana

9 On the Rise5 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First25 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 14 schools in Fontana are classified as On the Rise (9) or Growth Engine (5) \u2014 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

For the data nerds

Every school in Fontana

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1East Heritage Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Growth Engine
40.6%Solid
65/100
2David W. Long Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Growth Engine
35.0%Solid
63/100
3Falcon Ridge Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around
40.5%Solid
63/100
4Summit High
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
23.8%Solid
61/100
5Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Growth Engine
36.3%Solid
59/100
6Henry J. Kaiser High
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
19.0%Solid
57/100
7Heritage Intermediate
Etiwanda Elementary Growth Engine
27.0%Solid
57/100
8Fontana A. B. Miller High
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
18.3%Solid
55/100
9West Heritage Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Growth Engine
28.1%Solid
55/100
10Fontana High
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
20.2%Solid
54/100
11Date Elementary
Fontana Unified Growth Engine
17.6%Developing
50/100
12Jurupa Hills High
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
43/100
13Wayne Ruble Middle
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
19.8%Developing
43/100
14Canyon Crest Elementary
Fontana Unified On the Rise
21.0%Developing
42/100
15Dolores Huerta International Academy
Fontana Unified On the Rise
13.0%Developing
41/100
16Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
25.6%Developing
40/100
17Oak Park Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
40/100
18Entrepreneur High Fontana
San Bernardino County Office of Educatio Building Momentum
3.4%Developing
37/100
19Kathy Binks Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
18.9%Developing
37/100
20Shadow Hills Elementary
Fontana Unified On the Rise
11.2%Developing
35/100
21Nancy R. Kordyak Elementary
Rialto Unified On the Rise
13.3%Developing
35/100
22Hemlock Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
14.0%Developing
34/100
23Southridge Tech Middle
Fontana Unified On the Rise
8.5%Developing
34/100
24Beech Avenue Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
34/100
25Sycamore Hills Elementary
Colton Joint Unified On the Rise
11.5%Developing
34/100
26Michael D'Arcy Elementary
Colton Joint Unified On the Rise
8.6%Developing
33/100
27Virginia Primrose Elementary
Fontana Unified On the Rise
11.0%Developing
33/100
28Tokay Elementary
Fontana Unified On the Rise
7.2%Developing
33/100
29Locust Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Developing
33/100
30Alder Middle
Fontana Unified On the Rise
7.4%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 56 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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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 Fontana

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.

Resurrection Academy
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 161 students
20:1Private
Stoneridge Preparatory School
Nonsectarian · Grades 8-11 · 37 students
3:1Private
Kiddie Academy of Fontana
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 24 students
12:1Private
St. Marys Montessori School-Fontana
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K · 24 students
6:1Private
Mountain View Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Baptist · Grades Pre-K · 21 students
7:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Fontana

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Fontana good?
Fontana's 40 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.0/100, which is 4.8 points below the state average. 15.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 65/100 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 34.0/100 — 4.8 points below the state average of 38.8. The exceeded rate averages 15.1% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Fontana?
Fontana has 40 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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