For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,120 students in Claremont, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,100 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Claremont, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Claremont, CA are Sycamore Elementary School, Condit Elementary School and Chaparral Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claremont, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Claremont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Claremont, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 West Eighth St.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0324
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0324
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Condit Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 North Mountain Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0300
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0300
Gr: K-6 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Chaparral Dr.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0305
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0305
Gr: K-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
El Roble Intermediate
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
665 North Mountain Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0343
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0343
Gr: 7-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Claremont High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 North Indian Hill Blvd.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 624-9053
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 624-9053
Gr: 9-12 | 2,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Danbury Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1745 Lynoak Dr.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0335
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0335
Gr: K-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
851 Santa Clara Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0308
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0308
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Oakmont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 West Green St.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0313
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0313
Gr: K-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Vista Del Valle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Vista Dr.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0331
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0331
Gr: K-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Sumner Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1770 Sumner Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0320
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0320
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
San Antonio High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 West San Jose Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0316
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0316
Gr: 10-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Claremont, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
125 W. San Jose Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0316
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0316
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Claremont, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Claremont, CA include Sycamore Elementary School, Condit Elementary School and Chaparral Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Claremont?
11 public schools are located in Claremont.
What percentage of students in Claremont go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Claremont are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Claremont?
Claremont public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Claremont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Claremont include: Condit Elementary School vs. Chaparral Elementary School, Chaparral Elementary School vs. Condit Elementary School, Vista Del Valle Elementary School vs. Oakmont Elementary School
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