Public schools in Banning, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Banning, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,034
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Banning public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Banning, CA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,034 students, an average of 448 per school. The largest campus is Banning High (1,145 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Elementary (782).
Banning Unified operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Banning campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 91% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Banning
Elementary schools in Banning
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary Banning Unified | KG–05 | 782 | 23.3:1 | |
| Florida Street Discovery Center TK Banning Unified | KG–KG | — | — | |
| Hemmerling Elementary Banning Unified | KG–05 | 468 | 24.6:1 | |
| Hoffer Elementary Banning Unified | KG–05 | 367 | 21.6:1 |
Middle schools in Banning
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolet Middle Banning Unified | 06–08 | 966 | 21.9:1 |
High schools in Banning
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banning High Banning Unified | 09–12 | 1,145 | 20.8:1 | |
| Beaumont Middle College High Beaumont Unified | 10–12 | 68 | 22.5:1 | |
| New Horizon High Banning Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 68 | 10.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Banning
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banning Independent Study Banning Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 84 | 19:1 | |
| Banning PreK Banning Unified | Not reported | — | — | |
| Florida Street Discovery Center Banning Unified | Not reported | 86 | — | |
| Renu Hope Preschool Banning Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9%
- Hispanic74.3%
- Black7%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Banning schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,034 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Banning
How many public schools are in Banning, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Banning: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 4,034 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Banning?
Schools with an address in Banning belong to 2 education agencies, led by Banning Unified (11 schools), Beaumont Unified (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Banning?
Banning High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Banning, with 1,145 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Banning?
No school with an address in Banning is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Banning schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Banning public schools is 21.8:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Banning guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities