For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,298 students in Glendora, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,272 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Glendora, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Glendora, CA are Sutherland Elementary School, Goddard Middle School and Cullen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendora, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Glendora have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glendora, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 North Amelia Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4614
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4614
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Goddard Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
859 East Sierra Madre Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4500
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Cullen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 North Live Oak Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4593
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4593
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 West Gladstone
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-2704
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-2704
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
La Fetra Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
547 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4566
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4566
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sellers Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 North Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4574
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4574
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Glendora High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 East Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-5731
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-5731
Gr: 9-12 | 2,151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1427 South Willow
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-5839
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-5839
Gr: K-6 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
819 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4530
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4530
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Bridges Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1505 South Sunflower Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-3961
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-3961
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 South Vecino Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4604
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4604
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Oak Knoll Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1505 South Sunflower Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-7972
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-7972
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Arrow High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 South Sunflower Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-3961
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-3961
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Whitcomb Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 West Mauna Loa Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4550
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
Vocational School
1134 South Barranca Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 472-5121
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 472-5121
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Williams Educational Center
Special Education School
301 South Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-1611
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-1611
Glendora, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 South Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4586
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4586
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glendora, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Glendora, CA include Sutherland Elementary School, Goddard Middle School and Cullen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glendora?
16 public schools are located in Glendora.
What percentage of students in Glendora go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Glendora are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glendora?
Glendora public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Glendora are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Glendora include: La Fetra Elementary School vs. Cullen Elementary School, Sellers Elementary School vs. Cullen Elementary School, Cullen Elementary School vs. La Fetra Elementary School
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