For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,780 students in Upland, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,522 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Upland, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Upland, CA are Valencia Elementary School, Pepper Tree Elementary School and Magnolia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Upland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Upland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
541 West 22nd St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7830
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7830
Grades: K-6
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Pepper Tree Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1045 West 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-9635
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-9635
Grades: K-6
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 West 15th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7750
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7750
Grades: K-6
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 West 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7770
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7770
Grades: 7-8
| 740 students
Rank: #55.
Upland High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 West 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7880
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7880
Grades: 9-12
| 2,905 students
Rank: #66.
Upland Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 North Fifth Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7800
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7800
Grades: K-6
| 415 students
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1075 West 13th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-0347
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-0347
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #88.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 East 14th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7780
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7780
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Rank: #99.
Baldy View Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
979 West 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-2564
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-2564
Grades: K-6
| 590 students
Rank: #1010.
Cabrillo Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1562 West 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-2619
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-2619
Grades: K-6
| 559 students
Rank: #1111.
Foothill Knolls Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Veterans Ct.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7740
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7740
Grades: K-8
| 543 students
Rank: #1212.
Citrus Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 West Seventh St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7731
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7731
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #1313.
Upland Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 East 11th St.
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 949-7810
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 949-7810
Grades: 7-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1414.
Hillside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1558 West Ninth St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-8400
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-8400
Grades: 10-12
| 129 students
Upland, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Upland Virtual (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
390 N Euclid Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-1864
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-1864
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Upland, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Upland, CA include Valencia Elementary School, Pepper Tree Elementary School and Magnolia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Upland?
14 public schools are located in Upland.
What percentage of students in Upland go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Upland are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Upland?
Upland public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Upland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Upland include: Citrus Elementary School vs. Baldy View Elementary School, Pepper Tree Elementary School vs. Valencia Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School vs. Pepper Tree Elementary School
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