For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,746 students in Ramona, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ramona, CA are Mountain Valley Academy, James Dukes Elementary School and Ramona Community Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramona, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ramona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ramona, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
James Dukes Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24908 Abalar Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17427 Archie Moore Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23925 Couna Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Boundary Ave.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Eighth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Ramona, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ramona Unified Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1401-c Hanson Lane
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8513
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8513
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Sun Valley Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2102 Main St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8008
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8008
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ramona, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ramona, CA include Mountain Valley Academy, James Dukes Elementary School and Ramona Community Montessori.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ramona?
7 public elementary schools are located in Ramona.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramona?
Ramona public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ramona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ramona include: James Dukes Elementary School vs. Barnett Elementary School, Hanson Elementary School vs. Ramona Elementary School, Mt. Woodson Elementary School vs. Ramona Elementary School
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