Photo: Bruce Fingerhood from Springfield, Oregon, US · CC BY 2.0Colton’s public schools score below 66% of California districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Colton’s districts is 17%, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Colton, 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 97% 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.
Colton’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 489 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Colton’s, its schools beat 22%, lower than their 34% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,436 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Colton Middle, then Colton High. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mojave River Academy - National Trails is in town. Washington High, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. 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 Colton’s grade
C: better than 34% of California school districts, #711 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Colton, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Colton
Colton Middle
Grades 7–8 · 870 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Colton
Colton Middle
Grades 7–8 · 870 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Colton
Colton High
Grades 9–12 · 1,729 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Colton
Colton High
Grades 9–12 · 1,729 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Colton
Colton High
Grades 9–12 · 1,729 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Colton
Colton High
Grades 9–12 · 1,729 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Colton’s public schools are run by Colton Joint Unified School District, which also serves Grand Terrace. Parts of Colton (8% of its land) are served by Rialto Unified instead. 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 below the state in reading
Colton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Colton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Colton | C | Colton Joint Unified |
| Grand Terrace | C | Colton Joint Unified |
| San Bernardino | C+ | San Bernardino City Unified |
| Rialto | C+ | Rialto Unified |
| Loma Linda | B+ | Redlands Unified |
Every school in Colton
15 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (San Salvador Preschool).
Questions about Colton’s schools
Are Colton’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Colton children attend score below 66% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #711 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Colton in?
Colton Joint Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 18,397 students in 27 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Colton are served by Rialto Unified.
Where do Colton kids go to high school?
Colton High, with 1,729 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Colton’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Colton Joint Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Colton spend per student?
$21,436 in Colton Joint Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Colton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Colton → 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.