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Schools in 91790 — West Covina, California: 91790 schools average near the state. The 24.3-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

91790 has 9 ranked schools in West Covina, averaging a Scope Score of 44.3/100 — within 0.5 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.7 to 57.0, a 24.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
44.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.3
32.7 – 57.0
Avg Exceeded %
21.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 91790 schools perform

The top-ranked school is San Jose Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 57 and 38.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 91790 averages 10.3%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91790 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91790
91790West Covina9Developing
44.3/100
91789Walnut10Solid
66.8/100
+22.5
91791West Covina9Solid
50.9/100
+6.5
91786Upland10Developing
43.1/100
-1.2
91780Temple City4Solid
54.9/100
+10.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91790

4 Culture First2 Growth Engine1 Solid Base1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 91790 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — 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

All schools in 91790

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Jose Charter Academy
West Covina Unified Solid Base
38.9%Solid
57/100
2Monte Vista Elementary
West Covina Unified Growth Engine
23.5%Developing
48/100
3Edgewood High
West Covina Unified Culture First
25.1%Developing
46/100
4Merlinda Elementary
West Covina Unified Growth Engine
18.6%Developing
46/100
5California Elementary
West Covina Unified Culture First
17.6%Developing
46/100
6Orangewood Elementary
West Covina Unified On the Rise
16.8%Developing
43/100
7Rowland Avenue Elementary
Covina-Valley Unified Culture First
26.6%Developing
42/100
8Cameron Elementary
West Covina Unified Building Momentum
15.2%Developing
38/100
9Edgewood Middle
West Covina Unified Culture First
10.5%Developing
33/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schools in 91790Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91790 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 91790

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 91790 (West Covina) good?
91790 has 9 ranked schools in West Covina, averaging a Scope Score of 44.3/100 — within 0.5 points of the state average. 21.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 91790?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91790 is San Jose Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 38.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91790 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91790 average a Scope Score of 44.3/100 — within 0.5 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 21.4% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 91790?
Zip code 91790 has 9 ranked 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. Full methodology and weights.