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Elementary Schools in San Bernardino, California: 51 schools. Average score 10.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data51 schools · avg 28.7/100

San Bernardino, California has 51 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 28.7/100 — 10.1 points below the state average of 38.8. 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 11.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 51 schools, 1 Growth Engine stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.6% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
28.7
State avg: 38.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
51.9
4.5 – 56.4
Avg Exceeded %
11.8%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
27.6%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
51
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary51Needs Support
28.7/100
11.8%-10.1
High11Developing
39.3/100
10.6%-7.2
Middle11Needs Support
28.4/100
11.4%-9.7

How San Bernardino schools compare

San Bernardino has 51 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 28.7/100 — 10.1 points below the state average of 38.8 (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 27.6% — 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 San Bernardino

20 On the Rise2 Culture First1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine32 Building Momentum

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

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#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%Solid
65/100
3Middle College High
San Bernardino City Unified Strong All-Around
35.4%Solid
62/100
4Hillside Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Solid Base
39.7%Solid
56/100
5North Verdemont Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Growth Engine
22.7%Developing
50/100
6Cajon High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
49/100
7Savant Preparatory Academy of Business
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
36.4%Developing
48/100
8San Gorgonio High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Developing
47/100
9Paakuma K-8
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
25.4%Developing
47/100
10Arroyo Valley High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
46/100
11Kimbark Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
28.5%Developing
45/100
12Pacific High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
45/100
13Alternative Learning Center
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
11.9%Developing
44/100
14Palm Avenue Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
21.8%Developing
43/100
15San Bernardino High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
4.3%Developing
43/100
16Indian Springs High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
42/100
17North Park Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
22.6%Developing
42/100
18iEmpire Academy
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
13.0%Developing
41/100
19Riley Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
14.1%Developing
38/100
20Bradley Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
20.6%Developing
37/100
21Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
15.2%Developing
37/100
22Ramona-Alessandro Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
17.3%Developing
36/100
23Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
36/100
24Captain Leland Norton Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
15.1%Developing
35/100
25Fairfax Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
12.9%Developing
34/100
26Victoria Elementary
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
15.3%Developing
34/100
27Emmerton Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
10.4%Developing
34/100
28Hardy Brown College Prep
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
14.3%Developing
34/100
29Warm Springs Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
7.1%Developing
31/100
30Davidson Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
10.7%Developing
31/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 73 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 51 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.7/100, which is 10.1 points below the state average. 11.8% 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 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 28.7/100 — 10.1 points below the state average of 38.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.8% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino has 51 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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