For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,760 students in Walnut, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walnut, CA are Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School and South Pointe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Walnut have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Walnut, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1323 Country Hollow
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-6483
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-6483
Gr: K-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
841 South Glenwick
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1820
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1820
Gr: K-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
South Pointe Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20671 Larkstone Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Collegewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20725 East Collegewood Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-5308
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-5308
Gr: K-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19875 East Calle Baja
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0053
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0053
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Suzanne Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 Suzanne Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Gr: 6-8 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Vejar Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20222 Vejar Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1434
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1434
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Gr: K-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Ybarra Academy For The Arts And Technology
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 South Brea Canyon Cutoff
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-3744
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-3744
Gr: K-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Walnut, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Destiny Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
20816 Carrey Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-0966
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-0966
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Walnut, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walnut, CA include Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School and South Pointe Middle School. Walnut has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Walnut?
9 public elementary schools are located in Walnut.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut?
Walnut public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Walnut are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Walnut include: Suzanne Middle School vs. South Pointe Middle School, Collegewood Elementary School vs. Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School, Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School vs. Collegewood Elementary School
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