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San Bernardino County Schools & Education

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

85.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 87.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,572

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,762

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#43

of 58 counties by score

Education Data Brief: San Bernardino County

Measured School Summary

San Bernardino County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.1%.

Funding Context

San Bernardino County spends $8,572 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 11% below the California average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read San Bernardino County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

573 public schools and 82 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

49/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #43 of 58 California counties with school score data.

Completion

85.1%

2.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,572

$190 below the state average

School coverage

573

82 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

San Bernardino County has 573 public schools across 82 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What San Bernardino County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

San Bernardino County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#43

of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 99% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

San Bernardino City Unified

Elementary to high school visible

45,852 students

Elementary 52Middle 11High 10Other 3

76 listed schools in this county slice.

Fontana Unified

Elementary to high school visible

33,844 students

Elementary 30Middle 7High 7Other 0

44 listed schools in this county slice.

Chino Valley Unified

Elementary to high school visible

25,618 students

Elementary 22Middle 5High 7Other 0

34 listed schools in this county slice.

Rialto Unified

Elementary to high school visible

24,117 students

Elementary 19Middle 5High 4Other 2

30 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

San Bernardino City Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 76 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in San Bernardino County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different San Bernardino County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in San Bernardino County, California

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

California's largest county by school volume

San Bernardino County manages 573 public schools, including 109 high schools, serving a total of 394,196 students. With 82 districts, it maintains one of the most complex educational infrastructures in the state.

Major districts serving the high desert

San Bernardino City Unified is the largest district, serving 45,852 students across 76 schools. The county also supports 51 charter schools, including Granite Mountain Charter which enrolls over 3,400 students.

Suburban hubs and massive high schools

The county's schools are primarily suburban, but it also supports 60 rural and 46 town-based campuses. Large high schools define the landscape, with Etiwanda High and Chaffey High each serving more than 3,300 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

573

in San Bernardino County

Reported Enrollment

394,196

567 schools reporting

School Districts

82

districts

Charter Schools

51

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary346
Middle77
High109
Other41

573 Public Schools in San Bernardino County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 96 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 573 matching schools

Etiwanda High

Chaffey Joint Union High

Etiwanda, 91739 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,596 students

Granite Mountain Charter

Granite Mountain Charter District

Lucerne Valley, 92356 / Rural: Distant

ProfileKG–12Charter3,433 students

Chaffey High

Chaffey Joint Union High

Ontario, 91762 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High3,346 students

Rancho Cucamonga High

Chaffey Joint Union High

Rancho Cucamonga, 91701 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,264 students

Upland High

Upland Unified

Upland, 91786 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,070 students

Sage Oak Charter

Community Collaborative Virtual - Sage Oak Charter District

Redlands, 92373 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter3,048 students

Rialto High

Rialto Unified

Rialto, 92376 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,886 students

Los Osos High

Chaffey Joint Union High

Rancho Cucamonga, 91737 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,837 students

Yucaipa High

Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified

Yucaipa, 92399 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,830 students

Chino Hills High

Chino Valley Unified

Chino Hills, 91710 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,800 students

Arroyo Valley High

San Bernardino City Unified

San Bernardino, 92411 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,785 students

Montclair High

Chaffey Joint Union High

Montclair, 91763 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,769 students

Cajon High

San Bernardino City Unified

San Bernardino, 92407 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,750 students

Ruben S. Ayala High

Chino Valley Unified

Chino, 91710 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,617 students

Summit High

Fontana Unified

Fontana, 92336 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,539 students

Riverside Preparatory

Riverside Preparatory District

Oro Grande, 92368 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter2,508 students

Oak Hills High

Hesperia Unified

Oak Hills, 92344 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,492 students

Fontana High

Fontana Unified

Fontana, 92335 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,459 students

Alta Loma High

Chaffey Joint Union High

Alta Loma, 91701 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,456 students

Hesperia High

Hesperia Unified

Hesperia, 92345 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,275 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

76 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,572

State avg $8,762

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which California counties have the highest graduation rates?
Sierra County (95.0%), El Dorado County (93.3%), and Colusa County (92.5%) currently lead California among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in California?
Across California counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,762. The highest current county values are Alpine County ($23,219), Mono County ($10,800), and Marin County ($10,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in San Bernardino County?
San Bernardino County has a school score of 49/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in San Bernardino County?
The high school graduation rate in San Bernardino County is 85.1%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does San Bernardino County spend per student?
San Bernardino County spends $8,572 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in San Bernardino County, California — FAQ

What does the school system look like in San Bernardino County, California?

San Bernardino County manages 573 public schools, including 109 high schools, serving a total of 394,196 students. With 82 districts, it maintains one of the most complex educational infrastructures in the state.

What are the major school districts in San Bernardino County, California?

San Bernardino City Unified is the largest district, serving 45,852 students across 76 schools. The county also supports 51 charter schools, including Granite Mountain Charter which enrolls over 3,400 students.

What is the school experience like in San Bernardino County?

The county's schools are primarily suburban, but it also supports 60 rural and 46 town-based campuses. Large high schools define the landscape, with Etiwanda High and Chaffey High each serving more than 3,300 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.