For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,302 students in Montclair, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montclair, CA are Buena Vista Arts-integrated, Monte Vista Elementary School and Ramona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montclair, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montclair have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 elementary schools in Montclair, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montclair, CA include Buena Vista Arts-integrated, Monte Vista Elementary School and Ramona Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montclair?
7 public elementary schools are located in Montclair.
What is the racial composition of students in Montclair?
Montclair public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% 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 Montclair are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montclair include: Moreno Elementary School vs. Monte Vista Elementary School, Howard Elementary School vs. Kingsley Elementary School, Howard Elementary School vs. Buena Vista Arts-integrated
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