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Colton Joint Unified School District

1212 Valencia Dr.
Colton, CA 92324-1798
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Colton Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 18,896 students in Colton Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Colton Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
18,896 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
892 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Colton Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1505 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1472 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
34%
31%
47%
14%
29%
86%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
88%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,083 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,021 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$361 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$322 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,083
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,021
$18,396

Best Colton Joint Unified School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruth Grimes Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1609 Spruce Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5030
Grades: K-6
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Terrace View Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22731 Grand Terrace Rd.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5016
Grades: K-6
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Crestmore Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18870 Jurupa Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5010
Grades: K-6
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11036 Mahogany Dr.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5029
Grades: K-6
| 580 students
Rank: #55.
Ulysses Grant Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 West Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5024
Grades: K-6
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 South Eighth St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5015
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cooley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 South Cooley Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5023
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jurupa Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15920 Village Dr. East
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5021
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
Grand Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12066 Vivienda Ave.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5032
Grades: K-6
| 681 students
Rank: #1010.
Walter Zimmerman Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11050 Linden Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5019
Grades: K-6
| 526 students
Rank: #1111.
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9551 Linden Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5033
Grades: K-6
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
Reche Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Canyon Vista Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5012
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #1313.
Colton High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
777 West Valley Blvd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #1414.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
444 East Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5026
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Grand Terrace High Sch At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21810 Main St.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5006
Grades: 9-12
| 1,747 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mary B. Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18040 San Bernardino Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5025
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #1717.
Bloomington High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10750 Laurel Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5004
Grades: 9-12
| 1,864 students
Rank: #1818.
Michael D'arcy Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11645 Elm Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5018
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #1919.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 West Johnston St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5028
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #2020.
Paul Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
955 West Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5027
Grades: K-6
| 653 students
Rank: #2121.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 East Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5017
Grades: K-6
| 660 students
Rank: #2222.
Terrace Hills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22579 Deberry St.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5022
Grades: 7-8
| 851 students
Rank: #2323.
Joe Baca
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 South Lilac Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5014
Grades: 7-8
| 745 students
Rank: #2424.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
670 West Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Grades: 7-8
| 845 students
Rank: #2525.
Washington High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 East C St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Rank: #2626.
Ruth O. Harris Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11150 Alder Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5020
Grades: 7-8
| 595 students
Rank: #2727.
Slover Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18829 Orange St.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
471 Agua Mansa Rd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colton Joint Unified School District?
Colton Joint Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 18,896 students.
What is the rank of Colton Joint Unified School District?
Colton Joint Unified School District is ranked #1505 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colton Joint Unified School District?
88% of Colton Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colton Joint Unified School District?
Colton Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Colton Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,021 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 18,896 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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