Top 10 Best Highland Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,983 students in Highland, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 380 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Highland, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Highland, CA are Cram Elementary School, Highland Grove Elementary School and Beattie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Highland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Highland, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cram Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29700 Water St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 425-9300
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Grove Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7700 Orange St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-2420
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Beattie Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7800 Orange St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,108 students
Rank: #44.
Arroyo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7701 Church St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-5590
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #55.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 Church Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6512
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 East Marshall Blvd.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-7111
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
Rank: #77.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26825 Cypress St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6514
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #88.
Oehl Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Palm Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-2261
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #99.
Serrano Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Piedmont Dr.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6530
Grades: 7-8
| 685 students
Rank: #1010.
Lankershim Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7499 Lankershim Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-4213
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #1111.
Cole Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1331 Cole Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6510
Grades: K-6
| 397 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3340 Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6518
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
Rank: #1313.
San Andreas High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3232 East Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6521
Grades: 10-12
| 452 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Highland, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Highland, CA include Cram Elementary School, Highland Grove Elementary School and Beattie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Highland?
13 public schools are located in Highland.
What percentage of students in Highland go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Highland are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Highland are often viewed compared to one another?

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