Schools in 91790 — West Covina, California: 91790 schools average near the state. The 26.1-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
91790 has 9 ranked schools in West Covina, averaging a Scope Score of 39.5/100 — within 1.0 points of the state average of 40.5 (a state average weighted to 91790's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 26.2 to 52.3, a 26.1-point spread.
How 91790 schools perform
The top-ranked school is San Jose Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 52 and 38.9% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 91790's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +71 scale-score points across 7 schools in 91790 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91790 averages 10.3%, below the state average of 18.5%, weighted to 91790's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 91790 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91790 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91790 | West Covina | — | 9 | 39.5/100 | — |
| 91791 | West Covina | 1.9 | 8 | 51.4/100 | +11.9 |
| 91706 | Baldwin Park | 2.4 | 14 | 35.5/100 | -4.0 |
| 91744 | La Puente | 2.4 | 20 | 31.3/100 | -8.2 |
| 91746 | La Puente | 2.5 | 7 | 35.3/100 | -4.2 |
| 91722 | Covina | 2.6 | 6 | 41.4/100 | +1.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 91790
Hidden gems: 1 school in 91790 is classified as 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
All schools in 91790
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (7)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose Charter Academy West Covina Unified Solid Base | 38.9% | Strong 52/100 |
| 2 | Monte Vista Elementary West Covina Unified Culture First | 23.5% | Solid 42/100 |
| 3 | Merlinda Elementary West Covina Unified Culture First | 18.6% | Solid 40/100 |
| 4 | California Elementary West Covina Unified On the Rise | 17.6% | Solid 38/100 |
| 5 | Rowland Avenue Elementary Covina-Valley Unified Culture First | 26.6% | Solid 38/100 |
| 6 | Orangewood Elementary West Covina Unified Culture First | 16.8% | Solid 37/100 |
| 7 | Cameron Elementary West Covina Unified Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 32/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgewood Middle West Covina Unified Culture First | 10.5% | Developing 26/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgewood High West Covina Unified Culture First | 25.1% | Developing 50/100 |
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.
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