For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 429 students in Mentone, CA (there are , serving 8 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mentone, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Mentone, CA is Mentone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mentone, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mentone have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mentone, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mentone Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Crafton Ave.
Mentone, CA 92359
(909) 794-8610
Mentone, CA 92359
(909) 794-8610
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mentone, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Mentone, CA include Mentone Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mentone?
1 public schools are located in Mentone.
What percentage of students in Mentone go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mentone are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mentone?
Mentone public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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