Top 10 Best Covina Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,381 students in Covina, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,337 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Covina, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Covina, CA are Manzanita Elementary School, Barranca Elementary School and Royal Oak Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covina, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Covina have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Covina, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4131 N. Nora Ave.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 472-7640
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Barranca Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
727 S. Barranca Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-4000
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Royal Oak Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 S. Glendora Ave.
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-6354
Grades: 7-8
| 633 students
Rank: #44.
South Hills High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
645 S. Barranca St.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,620 students
Rank: #55.
Cedargrove Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1209 N. Glendora Ave.
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 966-8675
Grades: K-6
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Charter Oak High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1430 E. Covina Blvd.
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 915-5841
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #77.
Merwin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16125 Cypress St.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 472-7660
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Traweek Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1941 E. Rowland Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #99.
Ben Lomond Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 E. Covina Blvd.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4101
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1010.
Covina High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
463 S. Hollenbeck Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,149 students
Rank: #1111.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
777 E. Puente St.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Covina-valley Learning Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
758 W. Grondahl St.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4822
Grades: K-12
| 260 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Las Palmas Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
641 N. Lark Ellen Ave.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1414.
Glen Oak Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 N. Sunflower Ave.
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-5341
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #1515.
Badillo Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1771 E. Old Badillo Ave.
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 966-1753
Grades: K-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1616.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W. Cypress Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-4300
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1717.
Northview High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 W. Cypress Ave.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,268 students
Rank: #1818.
Fairvalley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
758 W. Grondahl St.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 N. Roxburgh Ave
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 472-6330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Covina, California

Covina, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
160 North Barranca Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-4200
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
4555 N. Lark Ellen Ave.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4500
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Po Box 269
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-3767
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Po Box 269
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6420
Grades: 10-12
| 250 students
758 West Grondahl
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-4800
Grades: K-5
| 351 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Covina, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Covina, CA include Manzanita Elementary School, Barranca Elementary School and Royal Oak Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Covina, CA?
19 public schools are located in Covina, CA.
What percentage of students in Covina, CA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Covina, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covina, CA?
Covina, CA public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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