Photo: Cliff Hutson · CC BY 2.0Claremont’s public schools outscore 81% of California districts
Math proficiency in Claremont’s districts is 45%, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Claremont, 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 98% 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.
Claremont’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,848 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is El Roble Intermediate, then Claremont High. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Western Christian Schools (private), Foothill Country Day School (private), The Webb Schools (private), Kiddie Academy (private) and International Montessori Preschool (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 Claremont’s grade
A−: better than 81% of California school districts, #156 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Claremont, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Claremont
El Roble Intermediate
Grades 7–8 · 952 students · 23:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Claremont
El Roble Intermediate
Grades 7–8 · 952 students · 23:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Claremont
Claremont High
Grades 9–12 · 2,065 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Claremont
Claremont High
Grades 9–12 · 2,065 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Claremont
Claremont High
Grades 9–12 · 2,065 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Claremont
Claremont High
Grades 9–12 · 2,065 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Claremont’s public schools are run by Claremont Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Claremont vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Claremont’s borders.
Every school in Claremont
16 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 Claremont’s schools
Are Claremont’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Claremont children attend outscore 81% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #156 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Claremont in?
Claremont Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 6,120 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Claremont kids go to high school?
Claremont High, with 2,065 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Claremont’s graduation rate?
97% of the class of 2023 in Claremont Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Claremont spend per student?
$16,848 in Claremont Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Claremont?
Yes: Western Christian Schools (religious, grades PK–8, 666 students), Foothill Country Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 419 students), The Webb Schools (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 404 students), Kiddie Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 125 students) and International Montessori Preschool (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 32 students).
Parents talk
What Claremont families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Claremont → They have their own page.
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.