Public schools in Chino, CA
18 open public schools with an address in Chino, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,257
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Chino public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Chino, CA: 13 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,257 students, an average of 681 per school. The largest campus is Chino High (2,077 students), and the largest elementary school is Cal Aero Preserve Academy (982).
Chino Valley Unified operates the most schools here (16), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 22.3:1, 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 70% 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 Chino
Elementary schools in Chino
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Cortez Elementary Chino Valley Unified | KG–06 | 390 | 23:1 | |
| Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive District · Charter | KG–08 | 950 | 21.8:1 | |
| Anna A. Borba Fundamental Elementary Chino Valley Unified | KG–06 | 362 | 21:1 | |
| Cal Aero Preserve Academy Chino Valley Unified | KG–08 | 982 | 22.5:1 | |
| Dickson Elementary Chino Valley Unified | KG–06 | 566 | 23.2:1 | |
| E. J. Marshall Elementary Chino Valley Unified | KG–06 | 417 | 22.8:1 | |
| Edwin Rhodes Elementary Chino Valley Unified | KG–06 | 860 | 24.7:1 | |
| Howard Cattle Elementary Chino Valley Unified | KG–06 | 594 | 23.8:1 | |
| Legacy Academy Chino Valley Unified | KG–08 | 866 | 24.3:1 | |
| Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental Chino Valley Unified | KG–08 | 643 | 22.5:1 | |
| Newman Elementary Chino Valley Unified | KG–06 | 427 | 22.1:1 | |
| Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts - Chino Valley Sycamore Acad of Sci and Cultural Arts - Chino VLY DIST · Charter | KG–08 | 305 | 20.6:1 | |
| Walnut Avenue Elementary Chino Valley Unified | KG–06 | 483 | 23:1 |
Middle schools in Chino
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Junior High Chino Valley Unified | 07–08 | 541 | 19:1 | |
| Ramona Junior High Chino Valley Unified | 07–08 | 417 | 19.3:1 |
High schools in Chino
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Continuation High Chino Valley Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 121 | 8.3:1 | |
| Chino High Chino Valley Unified | 09–12 | 2,077 | 21.9:1 | |
| Don Antonio Lugo High Chino Valley Unified | 09–12 | 1,256 | 19.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.6%
- Hispanic70.1%
- Black4.6%
- Asian12.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Chino schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,257 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chino
How many public schools are in Chino, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Chino: 13 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 12,257 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chino?
Schools with an address in Chino belong to 3 education agencies, led by Chino Valley Unified (16 schools), Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive District (1 school), Sycamore Acad of Sci and Cultural Arts - Chino VLY DIST (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 Chino?
Chino High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chino, with 2,077 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chino?
Yes. 2 of the 18 public schools in Chino are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive, Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts - Chino Valley. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chino schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chino public schools is 22.3:1, 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 Chino 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