Top Rankings
Bonita Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,905 students in Bonita Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bonita Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
9,905 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
418 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bonita Unified School District, which is ranked #165 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
56%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
20%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,804 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$185 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$157 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,663
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,804
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bonita Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arma J. Shull Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 North Amelia
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8208
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8208
Gr: K-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Oak Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Wheeler Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8209
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8209
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Bonita High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3102 D St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8220
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,911 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Grace Miller Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1629 Holly Oak St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8206
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8206
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Ramona Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3490 Ramona Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8260
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
J. Marion Roynon Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2715 E St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8207
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8207
Gr: K-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
La Verne Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 Baseline Rd.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8205
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8205
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
San Dimas High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 West Covina Blvd.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8230
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Allen Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
740 East Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8202
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8202
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Fred Ekstrand Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 North Walnut Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8203
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8203
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Gladstone Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1314 West Gladstone
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8204
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8204
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Lone Hill Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 South Lone Hill
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8270
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Chaparral High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 West Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8240
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8240
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
800 West Covina Blvd.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8230
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8230
Gr: 12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Vista (Alternative)
Alternative School
127 West Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8242
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8242
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bonita Unified School District?
Bonita Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,905 students.
What is the rank of Bonita Unified School District?
Bonita Unified School District is ranked #165 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bonita Unified School District?
56% of Bonita Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bonita Unified School District?
Bonita Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bonita Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,804 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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