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Elementary Schools in San Bernardino, California: 50 schools. Average score 9.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

2024–25 data50 schools · avg 29.2/100

San Bernardino, California has 50 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 29.2/100 — 9.6 points below the state average of 38.9. The highest-scoring school is Hillside Elementary at 56/100, where 39.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Bernardino schools average 12.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.4%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction shows how many students go beyond the standard rather than only meeting it. Of 50 schools, 1 Growth Engine stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.2% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

How San Bernardino schools compare

San Bernardino has 50 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 29.2/100 — 9.6 points below the state average of 38.9 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Hillside Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 39.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in San Bernardino averages 27.2% — 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

Elementary school archetypes in San Bernardino

20 On the Rise1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine1 Culture First27 Building Momentum1 not compared

Hidden gems: 21 schools in San Bernardino are classified as On the Rise (20) or Growth Engine — 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 San Bernardino

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP · levels never mixed

Figures
Score range · elementary13.5 – 56.4
42.9 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)
27.2% CDE Attendance 2025

Elementary Schools (51)

avg 29.2/10050 ranked elementary schools1 verdict withheld21 Needs Support, 17 Developing, +12 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Hillside Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Solid Base
39.7%Strong
56/100
2North Verdemont Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Growth Engine
22.7%Strong
50/100
3Savant Preparatory Academy of Business
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
36.4%Solid
48/100
4Paakuma K-8
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
25.4%Solid
47/100
5Kimbark Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
28.5%Solid
45/100
6Palm Avenue Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
21.8%Solid
43/100
7North Park Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
22.6%Solid
42/100
8iEmpire Academy
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
13.0%Solid
41/100
9Riley Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
14.1%Solid
38/100
10Bradley Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
20.6%Solid
37/100
11Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
15.2%Solid
37/100
12Ramona-Alessandro Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
17.3%Solid
36/100
13Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
36/100
14Captain Leland Norton Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
15.1%Developing
35/100
15Fairfax Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
12.9%Developing
34/100
16Victoria Elementary
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
15.3%Developing
34/100
17Emmerton Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
10.4%Developing
34/100
18Hardy Brown College Prep
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
14.3%Developing
34/100
19Warm Springs Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
7.1%Developing
31/100
20Davidson Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
10.7%Developing
31/100
21Graciano Gomez Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
9.4%Developing
30/100
22Muscoy Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
12.3%Developing
30/100
23E. Neal Roberts Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
7.6%Developing
30/100
24Kendall Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
29/100
25Parkside Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
28/100
26Arrowhead Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
7.4%Developing
28/100
27Marshall Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
28/100
28Roger Anton Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
8.8%Developing
28/100
29Howard Inghram Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
6.2%Developing
27/100
30Norton Science and Language Academy
San Bernardino County Office of Educatio Building Momentum
8.1%Needs Support
25/100

Middle Schools (11)

avg 30.4/10010 ranked middle schools1 verdict withheld6 Needs Support, 2 Strong, +2 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Richardson PREP HI Middle
San Bernardino City Unified Growth Engine
47.2%Strong
83/100
2Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy
San Bernardino City Unified Solid Base
35.6%Strong
65/100
3Arrowview Middle
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
8.8%Developing
29/100
4Cesar E. Chavez Middle
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Developing
27/100
5Golden Valley Middle
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
11.5%Needs Support
25/100
6Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy
San Bernardino City Unified alternative school
2.1%Needs Support
17/100 · 19th in class
7Curtis Middle
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
17/100
8Shandin Hills Middle
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
17/100
9Del Vallejo Middle
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
14/100
10Public Safety Academy
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
2.2%Needs Support
10/100
Community School/Independent Alternative Education
San Bernardino County Office of Educatio court and community school
0.0%Not ranked

High Schools (11)

avg 41.9/10010 ranked high schools1 verdict withheld4 Developing, 4 Needs Support, +2 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Middle College High
San Bernardino City Unified Strong All-Around
35.4%Solid
62/100
2Cajon High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
49/100
3San Gorgonio High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Developing
47/100
4Arroyo Valley High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
46/100
5Pacific High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Needs Support
45/100
6Alternative Learning Center
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
11.9%Needs Support
44/100
7San Bernardino High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
43/100
8Indian Springs High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Needs Support
42/100
9Sierra High
San Bernardino City Unified continuation high school
2.4%Solid
25/100 · 57th in class
10Options for Youth-San Bernardino
San Bernardino City Unified alternative school
7.8%Developing
17/100 · 33rd in class
San Bernardino County Juvenile Detention and Asses
San Bernardino County Office of Educatio court and community school
0.0%Not ranked
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 67 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 San Bernardino

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.

Aquinas High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 554 students
16:1Private
The Rock Christian School
Christian (no specific denomination) · Grades Pre-K-12 · 227 students
17:1Private
Holy Rosary Academy
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 168 students
17:1Private
Oak Tree Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 2 students
2:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Bernardino

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 San Bernardino good?
San Bernardino's 50 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.2/100, which is 9.6 points below the state average. 12.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.4%). 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 San Bernardino?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Bernardino is Hillside Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 39.7% 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 29.2/100 — 9.6 points below the state average of 38.9. The exceeded rate averages 12.0% vs. 21.4% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.2% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino has 50 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — showing how many students go beyond the standard rather than only meeting it. Full methodology and weights.

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