Photo: kl91711 · CC BY 3.0Pomona’s public schools score below 59% of California districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Pomona’s districts is 20%, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pomona, 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.
Pomona’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 548 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Pomona’s, its schools beat 32%, lower than their 41% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% 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 $23,577 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
20 elementary schools, then nine middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
School of Arts and Enterprise, La Verne Science and Technology Charter, School of Extended Educational Options, Icc Community School (private), St. Joseph Elementary School (private) and The Good Shepherd 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 Pomona’s grade
C+: better than 41% of California school districts, #615 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 Pomona, with each school’s own grade.
Pomona’s public schools are run by Pomona Unified School District, which also serves Diamond Bar. Parts of Pomona (3% of its land) are served by Bonita 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
Pomona vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Pomona’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona | C+ | Pomona Unified |
| San Dimas | A | Bonita Unified |
| La Verne | A | Bonita Unified |
| Claremont | A− | Claremont Unified |
| Diamond Bar | B+ | Walnut Valley Unified K–12 · Pomona Unified K–12 |
| Industry | — | Hacienda La Puente Unified K–12 · Rowland Unified K–12 · Whittier Union High 9–12 |
| Walnut | A− | Walnut Valley Unified K–12 · Rowland Unified K–12 |
| Chino Hills | A− | Chino Valley Unified |
| Chino | A− | Chino Valley Unified K–12 · Chaffey Joint Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Pomona
36 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: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (San Antonio ROP and Pomona Alternative).
Questions about Pomona’s schools
Are Pomona’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Pomona children attend score below 59% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #615 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 32%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Pomona in?
Pomona Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 20,422 students in 37 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Pomona are served by Bonita Unified.
Where do Pomona kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Garey High, Pomona High, Ganesha High and Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design.
What is Pomona’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Pomona Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Pomona spend per student?
$23,577 in Pomona Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Pomona?
Yes: Icc Community School (religious, grades PK–8, 147 students), St. Joseph Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 111 students) and The Good Shepherd Academy (Catholic, grades 1–10, 43 students). Pomona also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Pomona families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Pomona → 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.