For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,408 students in Colton, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Colton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Colton, CA are Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School and Ulysses Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Colton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colton, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 S. Eighth St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5015
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5015
Grades: K-6
| 483 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1390 W. Randall Ave.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 421-7620
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 421-7620
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ulysses Grant Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 W. Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4126
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4126
Grades: K-6
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Georgia Morris Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W. Randall Ave.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 820-6864
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 820-6864
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #55.
Reche Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Canyon Vista Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5012
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5012
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Cooley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S. Cooley Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4272
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4272
Grades: K-6
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 E. Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4176
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4176
Grades: K-6
| 636 students
Rank: #88.
Colton High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 W. Valley Blvd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Grades: 9-12
| 2,122 students
Rank: #99.
Paul Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 W. Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4211
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4211
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #1010.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W. Johnston St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4201
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4201
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: #1111.
William G. Jehue Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N. Eucalyptus Ave.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 421-7377
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 421-7377
Grades: 6-8
| 1,450 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E. C St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E. Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5017
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5017
Grades: K-6
| 591 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
670 W. Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Grades: 7-8
| 853 students
Rank: #1515.
Slover Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Hermosa St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5013
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
471 Agua Mansa Rd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5031
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Colton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Las Banderas Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
254 East E St.
Colton, CA 92324
(760) 631-3409
Colton, CA 92324
(760) 631-3409
Grades: 7-12
| 188 students
Nova Meridian Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
850 Via Lata, Ste. 105
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 648-4368
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 648-4368
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colton, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Colton, CA include Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School and Ulysses Grant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colton, CA?
16 public schools are located in Colton, CA.
What percentage of students in Colton, CA go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Colton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colton, CA?
Colton, CA public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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