Public schools in Pomona, CA
36 open public schools with an address in Pomona, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
36
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
19,688
36 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Pomona public schools
The federal directory lists 36 public schools in Pomona, CA: 21 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high, 3 combined or other. The 36 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 19,688 students, an average of 547 per school. The largest campus is Garey High (1,567 students), and the largest elementary school is Vejar Elementary (741).
Pomona Unified operates the most schools here (33), and 2 regular districts have at least one Pomona campus, 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 20.6:1, 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 3 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 11 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 8 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 11 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 87% 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 Pomona
Pomona Unified
Public school district
33 schools in Pomona · 37 total
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Public school district
1 school in Pomona · 9 total
San Antonio ROP
Specialized public school district
1 school in Pomona
School of Arts and Enterprise District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pomona
Elementary schools in Pomona
21| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 606 | 20.9:1 | |
| Allison Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 427 | 22.5:1 | |
| Arroyo Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 479 | 21.8:1 | |
| Barfield Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 282 | 20.9:1 | |
| Cortez Elementary Pomona Unified · Magnet | KG–08 | 607 | 24.8:1 | |
| Decker Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 437 | 19:1 | |
| Harrison Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–08 | 328 | 18.7:1 | |
| Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 302 | 18.9:1 | |
| Kingsley Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–05 | 656 | 22.6:1 | |
| La Verne Science and Technology Charter Pomona Unified · Charter | KG–06 | 270 | 18:1 | |
| Lexington Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–08 | 537 | 19.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 345 | 19.7:1 | |
| Lopez Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 394 | 23.2:1 | |
| Madison Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 382 | 22.5:1 | |
| Philadelphia Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 535 | 20.6:1 | |
| Ranch Hills Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 449 | 20.4:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 529 | 22.5:1 | |
| San Jose Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–08 | 511 | 17:1 | |
| Vejar Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–08 | 741 | 21.7:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–05 | 645 | 23:1 | |
| Westmont Elementary Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 327 | 22.6:1 |
Middle schools in Pomona
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle Pomona Unified | 06–08 | 664 | 22.3:1 | |
| Marshall Middle Pomona Unified | 06–08 | 249 | 15.5:1 | |
| Simons Middle Pomona Unified | 06–08 | 578 | 21.4:1 |
High schools in Pomona
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Ranch High Pomona Unified | 09–12 | 1,542 | 22.5:1 | |
| Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design Pomona Unified | 07–12 | 597 | 18.6:1 | |
| Ganesha High Pomona Unified | 09–12 | 895 | 20.2:1 | |
| Garey High Pomona Unified | 09–12 | 1,567 | 20.9:1 | |
| International Polytechnic High Los Angeles County Office of Education · Alternative School | 09–12 | 458 | 20.6:1 | |
| Park West High (Continuation) Pomona Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 225 | 15:1 | |
| Pomona High Pomona Unified | 09–12 | 993 | 17.8:1 | |
| School of Arts and Enterprise School of Arts and Enterprise District · Charter | 06–12 | 647 | 12.3:1 | |
| Village Academy High School at Indian Hill Pomona Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 270 | 15.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pomona
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona Alternative Pomona Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 10 | 3.3:1 | |
| San Antonio ROP San Antonio ROP · Career and Technical School | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| School of Extended Educational Options Pomona Unified · Charter | KG–12 | 1,204 | 29.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic86.4%
- Black4%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 35 Pomona schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,688 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pomona
How many public schools are in Pomona, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 36 open public schools with a location address in Pomona: 21 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 19,688 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pomona?
Schools with an address in Pomona belong to 4 education agencies, led by Pomona Unified (33 schools), Los Angeles County Office of Education (1 school), San Antonio ROP (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 Pomona?
Garey High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pomona, with 1,567 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pomona?
Yes. 3 of the 36 public schools in Pomona are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including La Verne Science and Technology Charter, School of Arts and Enterprise, School of Extended Educational Options. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pomona schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pomona public schools is 20.6:1, 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 Pomona 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