For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,852 students in Walnut, CA (there are , serving 1,120 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Walnut, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Walnut has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Walnut have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walnut, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1323 Country Hollow
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-6483
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-6483
Grades: K-5
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
841 South Glenwick
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1820
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1820
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
South Pointe Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20671 Larkstone Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Grades: 6-8
| 949 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 North Pierre Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1333
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #55.
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19875 East Calle Baja
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0053
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0053
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Suzanne Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Suzanne Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Grades: 6-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #88.
Vejar Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20222 Vejar Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1434
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1434
Grades: K-5
| 636 students
Rank: #99.
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Grades: K-8
| 873 students
Rank: #1010.
Ybarra Academy For The Arts And Technology
(Math: 44% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 595 students
Rank: #1111.
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
476 South Lemon Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0776
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0776
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Walnut, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Destiny Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
20816 Carrey Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-0966
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-0966
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walnut, CA?
The top ranked public 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 schools are located in Walnut?
11 public schools are located in Walnut.
What percentage of students in Walnut go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Walnut are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut?
Walnut public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Walnut are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public 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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