First Christian Church of Rialto · Photo: Oleknutlee · Public domainRialto’s public schools score below 61% of California districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Rialto’s districts is 16%, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Rialto, 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.
Rialto’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 593 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rialto’s, its schools beat 24%, lower than their 39% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 16% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,433 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
15 elementary schools, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Vista Norte Public Charter, Calvary Chapel Rialto Christian School (private) and Indigenous Learning (private) are in town. Zupanic Virtual Academy, 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 Rialto’s grade
C+: better than 39% of California school districts, #634 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Rialto, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Rialto · depends on your address
Eisenhower High
Grades 9–12 · 2,075 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Wilmer Amina Carter High
Grades 9–12 · 1,951 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Rialto · depends on your address
Eisenhower High
Grades 9–12 · 2,075 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Wilmer Amina Carter High
Grades 9–12 · 1,951 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Rialto · depends on your address
Eisenhower High
Grades 9–12 · 2,075 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Wilmer Amina Carter High
Grades 9–12 · 1,951 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Rialto · depends on your address
Eisenhower High
Grades 9–12 · 2,075 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Wilmer Amina Carter High
Grades 9–12 · 1,951 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Rialto’s public schools are run by Rialto Unified School District. Parts of Rialto (15%, 7% and 5% of its land) are served by Colton Joint Unified, Fontana Unified and San Bernardino City 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
Rialto vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Rialto’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Rialto | C+ | Rialto Unified |
| Colton | C | Colton Joint Unified |
| San Bernardino | C+ | San Bernardino City Unified |
| Fontana | B− | Fontana Unified K–12 · Chaffey Joint Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Rialto
30 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 (Rocking Horse Preschool).
Questions about Rialto’s schools
Are Rialto’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Rialto children attend score below 61% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #634 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Rialto in?
Rialto Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 23,067 students in 29 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Rialto are served by Colton Joint Unified, Fontana Unified and San Bernardino City Unified.
Where do Rialto kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Eisenhower High and Wilmer Amina Carter High.
What is Rialto’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Rialto Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Rialto spend per student?
$20,433 in Rialto Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Rialto?
Yes: Calvary Chapel Rialto Christian School (religious, grades K–10, 159 students) and Indigenous Learning (nonsectarian, grades 2–12, 10 students). Rialto also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Rialto families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Rialto → 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.