For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,318 students in Banning, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Banning, CA are Banning Independent Study, Banning High School and New Horizon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banning, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Banning have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Banning, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Banning High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Banning, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banning Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 West Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Grades: K-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Banning High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Westward
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #33.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1151 West Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Banning, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
671 N. Florida
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2930
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2930
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1151 W. Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Banning, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Banning, CA include Banning Independent Study, Banning High School and New Horizon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Banning?
3 public high schools are located in Banning.
What is the racial composition of students in Banning?
Banning public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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