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Elementary Schools in Pomona, California

Below Average2024–25 data32 schools · avg 35.8/100

Pomona, California has 32 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 35.8/100 — 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is International Polytechnic High at 61/100, where 36.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Pomona schools average 10.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.6
19.6 – 61.2
Avg Exceeded %
10.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
25.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
32
With Scope Scores

How Pomona schools compare

Pomona's 32 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.8 — 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.6 to 61.2, a 41.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is International Polytechnic High with a Scope Score of 61 and 36.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Pomona averages 25.5%, 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 Pomona

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First30 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Pomona ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1International Polytechnic High
Los Angeles County Office of Education Strong All-Around
36.4%Solid
61/100
2Diamond Ranch High
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
20.9%Solid
59/100
3Village Academy High School at Indian Hill
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
21.4%Solid
59/100
4Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
12.1%Solid
59/100
5Garey High
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
16.7%Solid
57/100
6Pomona High
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Solid
50/100
7Ranch Hills Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
22.4%Developing
50/100
8Ganesha High
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
6.2%Developing
46/100
9Westmont Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
38/100
10Cortez Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
13.9%Developing
38/100
11School of Extended Educational Options
Pomona Unified Culture First
16.1%Developing
37/100
12Allison Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Developing
37/100
13Roosevelt Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
36/100
14Barfield Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Developing
32/100
15Arroyo Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Developing
31/100
16Decker Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
31/100
17Lexington Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Developing
31/100
18Vejar Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
8.7%Needs Support
29/100
19Philadelphia Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Needs Support
29/100
20Madison Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
12.2%Needs Support
28/100
21Park West High (Continuation)
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
0.6%Needs Support
28/100
22Kingsley Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Needs Support
28/100
23La Verne Science and Technology Charter
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Needs Support
28/100
24Alcott Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
10.1%Needs Support
28/100
25Harrison Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
27/100
26Lopez Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
6.8%Needs Support
26/100
27Emerson Middle
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
26/100
28Simons Middle
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
5.3%Needs Support
25/100
29Lincoln Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
4.7%Needs Support
24/100
30Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary
Pomona Unified Building Momentum
7.3%Needs Support
24/100

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 Pomona

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.

City of Knowledge School
Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-12 · 165 students
12:1Private
St. Joseph Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-5 · 89 students
15:1Private
L.a. County Fair Assoc. Child Development Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 48 students
9:1Private
First Christian Church Child Development Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 4 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Pomona

  • 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 Pomona good?
Pomona's 32 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.8/100, which is 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.7% 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 Pomona?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Pomona is International Polytechnic High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 36.4% 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 Pomona schools compare to the state average?
Pomona elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.6 to 61.2, a 41.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Pomona?
Pomona has 32 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.

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