For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,044 students in Montclair, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 271 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Montclair, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montclair, CA are Buena Vista Arts-integrated, Montclair High School and Serrano Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montclair, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Montclair have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montclair, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Arts-integrated
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5685 San Bernardino St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 984-9556
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 984-9556
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Montclair High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 Benito St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 621-6781
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 621-6781
Gr: 9-12 | 2,515 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Serrano Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 San Jose St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-0029
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-0029
Gr: 7-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Orchard Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 626-5046
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 626-5046
Gr: K-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4225 Howard St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 627-3411
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 627-3411
Gr: K-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Moreno Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4825 Moreno St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-2672
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-2672
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4650 West Howard St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 591-2339
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 591-2339
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5625 Kingsley St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 984-3634
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 984-3634
Gr: K-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Lehigh Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Lehigh St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5697
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5697
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montclair, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Montclair, CA include Buena Vista Arts-integrated, Montclair High School and Serrano Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Montclair?
10 public schools are located in Montclair.
What percentage of students in Montclair go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Montclair are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montclair?
Montclair public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montclair are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montclair include: Vernon Middle School vs. Serrano Middle School, Howard Elementary School vs. Kingsley Elementary School, Kingsley Elementary School vs. Howard Elementary School
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