For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,747 students in Ramona, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ramona, CA are Mountain Valley Academy, Ramona Community Montessori and James Dukes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramona, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ramona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Ramona, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-6
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
James Dukes Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24908 Abalar Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Grades: K-6
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23925 Couna Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Grades: K-6
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17427 Archie Moore Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Grades: K-6
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Boundary Ave.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Eighth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
Ramona, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ramona Unified Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1401-c Hanson Lane
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8513
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8513
Grades: 2-12
| 24 students
Sun Valley Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2102 Main St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8008
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8008
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ramona, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ramona, CA include Mountain Valley Academy, Ramona Community Montessori and James Dukes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ramona?
7 public elementary schools are located in Ramona.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramona?
Ramona public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ramona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ramona include: James Dukes Elementary School vs. Barnett Elementary School, Hanson Elementary School vs. Ramona Elementary School, Barnett Elementary School vs. James Dukes Elementary School
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