Walnut’s public schools outscore 84% of California districts
On the state math tests, 52% of Walnut’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Walnut, 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.
Walnut’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 63% and math 52% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Walnut Valley Unified spends $16,053 per student and Rowland Unified $22,683, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
River of Joy School (private), Allais School (private), Kid Junction (private) and Learning Tree Walnut Education Center (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 Walnut’s grade
A−: better than 84% of California school districts, #132 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 Walnut, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Walnut · depends on your address
Suzanne Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,190 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
Grades K–8 · 879 students · 25:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Walnut · depends on your address
Suzanne Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,190 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
Grades K–8 · 879 students · 25:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Walnut · depends on your address
Suzanne Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,190 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
Grades K–8 · 879 students · 25:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Walnut
Walnut High
Grades 9–12 · 2,148 students · 23:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Walnut
Walnut High
Grades 9–12 · 2,148 students · 23:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Walnut
Walnut High
Grades 9–12 · 2,148 students · 23:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Walnut
Walnut High
Grades 9–12 · 2,148 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Walnut runs its own schools through grade 12 (Walnut Valley Unified School District). From grade K, students attend the Rowland Unified School District, shared with Industry and West Covina. Parts of Walnut (3% of its land) are served by Covina-Valley Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Walnut
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
Walnut vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Walnut’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut | A− | Walnut Valley Unified K–12 · Rowland Unified K–12 |
| West Covina | B+ | West Covina Unified K–12 · Covina-Valley Unified K–12 · Rowland Unified K–12 |
| Industry | — | Hacienda La Puente Unified K–12 · Rowland Unified K–12 · Whittier Union High 9–12 |
| Pomona | C+ | Pomona Unified |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Rowland Unified with Walnut for grades K–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Walnut
11 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 Walnut’s schools
Are Walnut’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Walnut children attend outscore 84% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #132 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Walnut in?
Two districts: Walnut Valley Unified School District runs grades K–12, and Rowland Unified School District runs grades K–12, shared with Industry and West Covina.
Where do Walnut kids go to high school?
Walnut High, with 2,148 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Walnut’s graduation rate?
98% of the class of 2023 in Walnut Valley Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Walnut spend per student?
$16,053 in Walnut Valley Unified School District and $22,683 in Rowland Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Walnut?
Yes: River of Joy School (religious, grades 1–10, 38 students), Allais School (nonsectarian, grades 4–9, 25 students), Kid Junction (religious, grades PK–K, 16 students) and Learning Tree Walnut Education Center (nonsectarian, grades K–2, 9 students).
Parents talk
What Walnut 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.