Top 10 Best Upland Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,284 students in Upland, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,177 private students). 91% 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, Valencia 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 10% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Upland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Upland, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pepper Tree Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1045 W. 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-9635
Grades: K-6
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
541 W. 22nd St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7830
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
465 W. 15th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7750
Grades: K-6
| 506 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pioneer Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
245 W. 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7770
Grades: 7-8
| 709 students
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1075 W. 13th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-0347
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
253 E. 14th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7780
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #77.
Upland High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
565 W. 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7880
Grades: 9-12
| 3,251 students
Rank: #88.
Upland Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 N. Fifth Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7800
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #99.
Foothill Knolls Of Innovation
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Veterans Ct.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7740
Grades: K-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1010.
Baldy View Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
979 W. 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-2564
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
Rank: #1111.
Cabrillo Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1562 W. 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-2619
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #1212.
Citrus Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
925 W. Seventh St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7731
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: #1313.
Upland Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
444 E. 11th St.
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 949-7810
Grades: 7-8
| 700 students
Rank: #1414.
Entrepreneur High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26655 Highland Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 888-8458
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #1515.
Hillside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1558 W. Ninth St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-8400
Grades: 10-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1616.
Iempire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 E. Pacific St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 888-8390
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Upland Virtual
Alternative School
390 N Euclid Ave
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 Pepper Tree Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School and Magnolia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Upland, CA?
17 public schools are located in Upland, CA.
What percentage of students in Upland, CA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Upland, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Upland, CA?
Upland, CA public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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