For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,780 students in Upland, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,523 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Valencia 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 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Upland have an average ranking of 7/10, 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pepper Tree Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1045 West 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-9635
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-9635
Gr: K-6 | 745 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 West 15th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7750
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7750
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
541 West 22nd St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7830
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7830
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 West 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7770
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7770
Gr: 7-8 | 740 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Upland High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 West 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7880
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7880
Gr: 9-12 | 2,905 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Foothill Knolls Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1245 Veterans Ct.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7740
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7740
Gr: K-8 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
253 East 14th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7780
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7780
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Upland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Fifth Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7800
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7800
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1075 West 13th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-0347
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-0347
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Baldy View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
979 West 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-2564
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-2564
Gr: K-6 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Citrus Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 West Seventh St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7731
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7731
Gr: K-6 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Cabrillo Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1562 West 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-2619
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-2619
Gr: K-6 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Upland Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 East 11th St.
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 949-7810
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 949-7810
Gr: 7-8 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: 10-12 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Upland, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Upland, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Upland, CA include Pepper Tree Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Valencia 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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