For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 20,058 students in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA are John L. Golden Elementary School, Day Creek Intermediate and Grapeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John L. Golden Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12400 Banyan St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-9105
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-9105
Grades: K-5
| 915 students
Rank: #22.
Day Creek Intermediate
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12345 Coyote Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,272 students
Rank: #33.
Grapeland Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7171 Etiwanda Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-7026
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-7026
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Floyd M. Stork Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5646 Jasper St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5060
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5060
Grades: K-6
| 690 students
Rank: #55.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6989 Kenyon Way
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-6120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-6120
Grades: K-5
| 863 students
Rank: #66.
Terra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7497 Mountain View Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5715
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5715
Grades: K-5
| 912 students
Rank: #77.
Banyan Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10900 Mirador Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5080
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5080
Grades: K-6
| 630 students
Rank: #88.
Caryn Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6290 Sierra Crest View Loop
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 941-9551
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 941-9551
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #99.
Etiwanda Colony Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13144 Banyan St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3911
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3911
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1010.
Victoria Groves Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10950 Emerson
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5070
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5070
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
Rank: #1111.
Windrows Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6855 Victoria Park Ln.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2641
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2641
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1212.
Carnelian Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7105 Carnelian St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5010
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5010
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #1313.
Coyote Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7889 Elm Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-4743
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-4743
Grades: K-4
| 815 students
Rank: #1414.
Etiwanda Intermediate
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6925 Etiwanda Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1701
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1701
Grades: 6-8
| 1,105 students
Rank: #1515.
Hermosa Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10133 Wilson Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5040
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5040
Grades: K-6
| 530 students
Rank: #1616.
Deer Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10225 Hamilton St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5030
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5030
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Rank: #1717.
Perdew Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13051 Miller Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3316
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3316
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1818.
Summit Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5959 East Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Grades: 6-8
| 1,101 students
Rank: #1919.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6881 Jasper St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5050
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5050
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #2020.
Dona Merced Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10333 Palo Alto
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #2121.
Ruth Musser Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Grades: 5-8
| 945 students
Rank: #2222.
Alta Loma Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7085 Amethyst St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5000
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #2323.
Etiwanda Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5959 East Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #2424.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7727 Valle Vista Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 981-8697
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 981-8697
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #2525.
Cucamonga Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7611 Hellman Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #2626.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7955 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2541
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2541
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2727.
Bear Gulch Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8355 Bear Gulch Pl.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-9396
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-9396
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2828.
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10022 Feron Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-0969
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-0969
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #2929.
Los Amigos Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8496 Ninth St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 982-8387
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 982-8387
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #3030.
Cucamonga Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8677 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1318
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1318
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #3131.
Ontario Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 North Center Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 948-3044
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 948-3044
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rancho Cucamonga, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Grades: 5-8
| 1,083 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA include John L. Golden Elementary School, Day Creek Intermediate and Grapeland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rancho Cucamonga?
31 public elementary schools are located in Rancho Cucamonga.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cucamonga?
Rancho Cucamonga public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga include: Ruth Musser Middle School vs. Cucamonga Middle School, Rancho Cucamonga Middle School vs. Cucamonga Middle School, Perdew Elementary School vs. Grapeland Elementary School
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