For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,120 students in Montclair, CA (there are , serving 271 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Montclair, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Montclair, CA are Buena Vista Arts-integrated, Montclair High School and Serrano Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montclair, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Montclair have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montclair, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Arts-integrated
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5685 San Bernardino St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 984-9556
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 984-9556
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Montclair High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 Benito St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 621-6781
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 621-6781
Grades: 9-12
| 2,605 students
Rank: #33.
Serrano Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 San Jose St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-0029
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-0029
Grades: 7-8
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Orchard Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 626-5046
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 626-5046
Grades: K-6
| 555 students
Rank: #55.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4225 Howard St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 627-3411
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 627-3411
Grades: K-6
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Moreno Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4825 Moreno St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-2672
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-2672
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4650 West Howard St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 591-2339
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 591-2339
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9775 Vernon Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5036
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5036
Grades: 7-8
| 590 students
Rank: #99.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5625 Kingsley St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 984-3634
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 984-3634
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #1010.
Lehigh Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Lehigh St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5697
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5697
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Montclair, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West End Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5033 Holt Blvd.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 447-4501
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 447-4501
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montclair, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Montclair, CA include Buena Vista Arts-integrated, Montclair High School and Serrano Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Montclair?
10 public schools are located in Montclair.
What percentage of students in Montclair go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Montclair are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montclair?
Montclair public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montclair are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montclair include: Vernon Middle School vs. Serrano Middle School, Moreno Elementary School vs. Monte Vista Elementary School, Howard Elementary School vs. Kingsley Elementary School
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