Bonita’s public schools outscore 69% of California districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Bonita, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bonita’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 494 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bonita’s, its schools beat 63%, lower than their 69% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 33% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Sweetwater Union High spends $16,482 per student and Chula Vista Elementary $18,192, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Altus Schools South Bay, Montessori American School (private) and Bonita Learning Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bonita’s grade
B+: better than 69% of California school districts, #257 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bonita, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Bonita · depends on your address
Valley Vista Elementary
Grades K–6 · 513 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary
Grades K–6 · 434 students · 22:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Bonita · depends on your address
Valley Vista Elementary
Grades K–6 · 513 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary
Grades K–6 · 434 students · 22:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Bonita · depends on your address
Valley Vista Elementary
Grades K–6 · 513 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary
Grades K–6 · 434 students · 22:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Bonita · depends on your address
Valley Vista Elementary
Grades K–6 · 513 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary
Grades K–6 · 434 students · 22:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Bonita · depends on your address
Valley Vista Elementary
Grades K–6 · 513 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary
Grades K–6 · 434 students · 22:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Bonita · depends on your address
Valley Vista Elementary
Grades K–6 · 513 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary
Grades K–6 · 434 students · 22:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Bonita · depends on your address
Valley Vista Elementary
Grades K–6 · 513 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary
Grades K–6 · 434 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Bonita runs its own schools through grade 6 (Chula Vista Elementary School District). From grade 7, students attend the Sweetwater Union High School District, shared with Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City and San Diego. Its middle school is in Chula Vista. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Bonita
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Bonita vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Bonita’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bonita | B+ | Chula Vista Elementary K–6 · Sweetwater Union High 7–12 |
| Chula Vista | B+ | Chula Vista Elementary K–6 · Sweetwater Union High 7–12 |
| National City | B | National Elementary K–6 · Sweetwater Union High 7–12 |
| San Diego | B+ | San Diego City Unified K–12 · Sweetwater Union High 7–12 · San Dieguito Union High 7–12 |
All 3 neighbors share Sweetwater Union High with Bonita for grades 7–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Bonita
28 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Bonita’s schools
Are Bonita’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Bonita children attend outscore 69% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #257 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bonita in?
Two districts: Chula Vista Elementary School District runs grades K–6, and Sweetwater Union High School District runs grades 7–12, shared with Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City and San Diego.
Where do Bonita kids go to high school?
One of 12 high schools, depending on your address: Eastlake High, Otay Ranch Senior High, Sweetwater High, Olympian High, Bonita Vista Senior High, San Ysidro High, Chula Vista Senior High, Hilltop Senior High, Montgomery Senior High, Southwest Senior High, Castle Park Senior High and Mar Vista Senior High.
What is Bonita’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Sweetwater Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Bonita spend per student?
$16,482 in Sweetwater Union High School District and $18,192 in Chula Vista Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Bonita?
Yes: Montessori American School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 85 students) and Bonita Learning Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 60 students). Bonita also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Bonita families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.