Best Colton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,942 students in Colton, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Colton, CA are Colton High School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, 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 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Colton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Colton, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colton High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Colton, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colton High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
777 West Valley Blvd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Washington High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 East C St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Colton, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
254 East E St.
Colton, CA 92324
(760) 631-3409
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 90%
850 Via Lata, Ste. 105
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 648-4368
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colton, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colton, CA include Colton High School and Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colton?
2 public high schools are located in Colton.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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