For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,821 students in Highland, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 356 private students). 96% 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 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Highland have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Highland, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cram Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29700 Water St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 425-9300
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 425-9300
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Grove Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 Orange St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-2420
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-2420
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Beattie Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Orange St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-2400
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,101 students
Rank: #44.
Arroyo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7701 Church St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-5590
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-5590
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Church Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6512
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6512
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 E. Marshall Blvd.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-7111
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-7111
Grades: K-6
| 590 students
Rank: #77.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26825 Cypress St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6514
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6514
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #88.
Oehl Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Palm Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-2261
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-2261
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Serrano Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Piedmont Dr.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6530
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6530
Grades: 7-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1010.
Lankershim Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7499 Lankershim Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-4213
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-4213
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
Rank: #1111.
Cole Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1331 Cole Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6510
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6510
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #1212.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3232 E. Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6221
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6221
Grades: K-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #1313.
Highland Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6518
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6518
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
Rank: #1414.
New Vision Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26655 Highland Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 888-8390
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 888-8390
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1515.
San Andreas High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3232 E. Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6521
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6521
Grades: 10-12
| 459 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, CA?
15 public schools are located in Highland, CA.
What percentage of students in Highland, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Highland, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Highland, CA?
Highland, CA public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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