Elementary Schools in Chino, California: Chino schools average near the state. The 32.7-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
Chino, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.0/100 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Cal Aero Preserve Academy at 62/100, where 35.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Chino schools average 19.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.7% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 13 | Developing 43.0/100 | 19.9% | -1.8 |
| High | 3 | Developing 44.0/100 | 13.2% | +0.3 |
How Chino schools compare
Chino has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.0/100 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Cal Aero Preserve Academy with a Scope Score of 62 and 35.1% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in Chino averages 17.7% — near 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 Chino
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Every school in Chino
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cal Aero Preserve Academy Chino Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 35.1% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Edwin Rhodes Elementary Chino Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 35.9% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Chino Valley Unified Culture First | 20.6% | Solid 53/100 |
| 4 | Don Antonio Lugo High Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 19.6% | Solid 51/100 |
| 5 | Chino High Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 17.1% | Solid 50/100 |
| 6 | Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental Chino Valley Unified Culture First | 28.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 7 | E. J. Marshall Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 19.8% | Developing 46/100 |
| 8 | Dickson Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 9.6% | Developing 42/100 |
| 9 | Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts - Ch San Bernardino County Office of Educatio Building Momentum | 15.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 10 | Legacy Academy Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 25.4% | Developing 39/100 |
| 11 | Anna A. Borba Fundamental Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 15.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 12 | Alicia Cortez Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 13 | Howard Cattle Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 16.3% | Developing 34/100 |
| 14 | Newman Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 15 | Buena Vista Continuation High Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Developing 31/100 |
| 16 | Walnut Avenue Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
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 Chino
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.
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