Public schools in Redlands, CA
25 open public schools with an address in Redlands, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
22,939
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
6
1 virtual
An overview of Redlands public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Redlands, CA: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 6 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 22,939 students, an average of 918 per school. The largest campus is Sage Oak Charter (3,879 students), and the largest elementary school is Crafton Elementary (694).
Redlands Unified operates the most schools here (18), plus 7 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 22.4:1, 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 6 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 11 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 11 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 11 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Redlands
Redlands Unified
Public school district
18 schools in Redlands · 25 total
Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa ROP
Specialized public school district
1 school in Redlands
Gorman Learning Center District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redlands
Gorman Learning CTR San Bernardino/Santa Clarita District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redlands
Grove District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redlands
Sage Oak Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redlands
Sage Oak Charter School - South District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redlands
Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redlands
Elementary schools in Redlands
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafton Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 694 | 24.8:1 | |
| Franklin Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 624 | 25:1 | |
| Judson & Brown Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 484 | 22.5:1 | |
| Kimberly Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 457 | 22.9:1 | |
| Kingsbury Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 512 | 22.3:1 | |
| Lugonia Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 527 | 25.1:1 | |
| Mariposa Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 432 | 22.7:1 | |
| McKinley Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 315 | 24.2:1 | |
| Mission Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 594 | 24.2:1 | |
| Smiley Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 634 | 25.4:1 |
Middle schools in Redlands
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clement Middle Redlands Unified | 06–08 | 1,023 | 20.1:1 | |
| Cope Middle Redlands Unified | 06–08 | 1,191 | 22.4:1 | |
| Moore Middle Redlands Unified | 06–08 | 988 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Redlands
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Valley High Redlands Unified | 09–12 | 2,110 | 22.9:1 | |
| Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa ROP Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa ROP · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Grove Grove District · Charter | 07–12 | 262 | 13.8:1 | |
| Orangewood High (Continuation) Redlands Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 260 | 15.4:1 | |
| Redlands East Valley High Redlands Unified | 09–12 | 1,845 | 21.2:1 | |
| Redlands Senior High Redlands Unified | 09–12 | 2,189 | 22.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Redlands
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorman Learning Center Gorman Learning Center District · Charter | KG–12 | 1,185 | 16.8:1 | |
| Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/Santa Clarita Gorman Learning CTR San Bernardino/Santa Clarita District · Charter | KG–12 | 1,559 | 23:1 | |
| Redlands eAcademy Redlands Unified | KG–12 | 151 | 8.4:1 | |
| Sage Oak Charter Sage Oak Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 3,879 | 21.9:1 | |
| Sage Oak Charter School - South Sage Oak Charter School - South District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 583 | 5.1:1 | |
| Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel District · Charter | KG–12 | 441 | 3.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.4%
- Hispanic52.8%
- Black5.4%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Redlands schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (22,939 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Redlands
How many public schools are in Redlands, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Redlands: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 22,939 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Redlands?
Schools with an address in Redlands belong to 8 education agencies, led by Redlands Unified (18 schools), Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa ROP (1 school), Gorman Learning Center District (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 Redlands?
Redlands Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Redlands, with 2,189 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Redlands?
Yes. 6 of the 25 public schools in Redlands are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Gorman Learning Center, Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/Santa Clarita, Grove. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Redlands schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Redlands public schools is 22.4:1, 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 Redlands 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