Public schools in Fontana, CA
57 open public schools with an address in Fontana, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
57
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
42,059
57 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Fontana public schools
The federal directory lists 57 public schools in Fontana, CA: 40 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high, 1 combined or other. The 57 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 42,059 students, an average of 738 per school. The largest campus is Summit High (2,725 students), and the largest elementary school is Sierra Lakes Elementary (902).
Fontana Unified operates the most schools here (43), and 4 regular districts have at least one Fontana campus, plus 4 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 21.7:1, 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 4 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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 Fontana
Fontana Unified
Public school district
43 schools in Fontana
Etiwanda Elementary
Public school district
6 schools in Fontana · 18 total
Colton Joint Unified
Public school district
3 schools in Fontana · 28 total
Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Fontana
Entrepreneur High Fontana District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Fontana
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Fontana
Options for Youth-Acton District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Fontana
Rialto Unified
Public school district
1 school in Fontana · 30 total
Elementary schools in Fontana
40| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana District · Charter | KG–08 | 245 | 19.9:1 | |
| Almond Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 418 | 20.8:1 | |
| Beech Avenue Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 615 | 23.2:1 | |
| Canyon Crest Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 420 | 21.8:1 | |
| Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary Etiwanda Elementary | KG–05 | 813 | 23.8:1 | |
| Chaparral Academy of Technology Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 205 | 16.8:1 | |
| Citrus Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 596 | 22.5:1 | |
| Cypress Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 572 | 21:1 | |
| Date Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 533 | 21.8:1 | |
| David W. Long Elementary Etiwanda Elementary | KG–05 | 757 | 25.1:1 | |
| Dolores Huerta International Academy Fontana Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 639 | 23.6:1 | |
| Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 682 | 22.8:1 | |
| East Heritage Elementary Etiwanda Elementary | KG–05 | 612 | 24.3:1 | |
| Falcon Ridge Elementary Etiwanda Elementary | KG–05 | 546 | 20.9:1 | |
| Hemlock Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 426 | 23:1 | |
| Juniper Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 446 | 22.8:1 | |
| Jurupa Vista Elementary Colton Joint Unified | KG–06 | 388 | 22.8:1 | |
| Kathy Binks Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 567 | 20.6:1 | |
| Live Oak Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 434 | 20.8:1 | |
| Locust Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 346 | 21.3:1 | |
| Mango Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 523 | 20.8:1 | |
| Maple Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 511 | 20.7:1 | |
| Michael D'Arcy Elementary Colton Joint Unified | KG–06 | 336 | 21:1 | |
| Nancy R. Kordyak Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 718 | 22.6:1 | |
| North Tamarind Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 373 | 19.4:1 | |
| O'Day Short Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 455 | 19.4:1 | |
| Oak Park Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 340 | 19.3:1 | |
| Oleander Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 517 | 21.9:1 | |
| Palmetto Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 577 | 21.7:1 | |
| Poplar Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 450 | 20:1 | |
| Redwood Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 654 | 23.7:1 | |
| Shadow Hills Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 364 | 20.5:1 | |
| Sierra Lakes Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 902 | 23:1 | |
| South Tamarind Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 565 | 20.4:1 | |
| Sycamore Hills Elementary Colton Joint Unified | KG–06 | 565 | 21.7:1 | |
| Ted Porter Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 629 | 23:1 | |
| Tokay Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 378 | 20.5:1 | |
| Virginia Primrose Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 336 | 20.4:1 | |
| West Heritage Elementary Etiwanda Elementary | KG–05 | 611 | 23.5:1 | |
| West Randall Elementary Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 304 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Fontana
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Middle Fontana Unified | 06–08 | 964 | 22.5:1 | |
| Almeria Middle Fontana Unified | 06–08 | 772 | 20.9:1 | |
| Fontana Middle Fontana Unified | 06–08 | 1,049 | 27.6:1 | |
| Harry S. Truman Middle Fontana Unified | 06–08 | 883 | 23.8:1 | |
| Heritage Intermediate Etiwanda Elementary | 06–08 | 1,175 | 23.2:1 | |
| Sequoia Middle Fontana Unified | 07–08 | 791 | 21.2:1 | |
| Southridge Tech Middle Fontana Unified | 06–08 | 923 | 25.3:1 | |
| Wayne Ruble Middle Fontana Unified | 06–08 | 1,394 | 26:1 |
High schools in Fontana
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur High Fontana Entrepreneur High Fontana District · Charter | 09–12 | 501 | 21.1:1 | |
| Eric Birch High (Continuation) Fontana Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 239 | 12.9:1 | |
| Fontana A. B. Miller High Fontana Unified | 09–12 | 1,950 | 20.2:1 | |
| Fontana High Fontana Unified | 09–12 | 2,534 | 22.7:1 | |
| Henry J. Kaiser High Fontana Unified | 09–12 | 1,660 | 19.3:1 | |
| Jurupa Hills High Fontana Unified | 09–12 | 1,739 | 20.9:1 | |
| Options for Youth-Acton Options for Youth-Acton District · Charter | 08–12 | 2,171 | 28:1 | |
| Summit High Fontana Unified | 09–12 | 2,725 | 24.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fontana
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District · Charter | KG–12 | 221 | 21.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.5%
- Hispanic81%
- Black6.2%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 57 Fontana schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (42,059 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fontana
How many public schools are in Fontana, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 57 open public schools with a location address in Fontana: 40 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 42,059 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fontana?
Schools with an address in Fontana belong to 8 education agencies, led by Fontana Unified (43 schools), Etiwanda Elementary (6 schools), Colton Joint Unified (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fontana?
Summit High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fontana, with 2,725 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fontana?
Yes. 4 of the 57 public schools in Fontana are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana, Entrepreneur High Fontana, Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fontana schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fontana public schools is 21.7:1, 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 Fontana 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