Public schools in Rialto, CA
27 open public schools with an address in Rialto, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
27
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
20,360
26 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Rialto public schools
The federal directory lists 27 public schools in Rialto, CA: 16 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. The 26 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 20,360 students, an average of 783 per school. The largest campus is Rialto High (2,623 students), and the largest elementary school is Charlotte N. Werner Elementary (739).
Rialto Unified operates the most schools here (26), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 23.6:1, higher than 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 85% 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 Rialto
Elementary schools in Rialto
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. H. Morgan Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 487 | 23.6:1 | |
| Charlotte N. Werner Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 739 | 23.9:1 | |
| Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 414 | 23.9:1 | |
| Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 436 | 23:1 | |
| George H. Dunn Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 609 | 22.5:1 | |
| Helen L. Dollahan Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 608 | 23.4:1 | |
| J. Calvin Boyd Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 569 | 24.7:1 | |
| J.P. Kelley Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 661 | 24.4:1 | |
| Lena M. Preston Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 471 | 24.1:1 | |
| Levi Bemis Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 566 | 22.6:1 | |
| Lida M. Henry Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 391 | 23.5:1 | |
| Merle S. Casey Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 563 | 22.5:1 | |
| Sam V. Curtis Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 702 | 24.4:1 | |
| Samuel W. Simpson Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 638 | 24.5:1 | |
| W.J.C. Trapp Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 537 | 24.4:1 | |
| Winn A. Myers Elementary Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 461 | 23.1:1 |
Middle schools in Rialto
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben F. Kolb Middle Rialto Unified | 06–08 | 917 | 24.9:1 | |
| Ethel Kucera Middle Rialto Unified | 06–08 | 978 | 24.8:1 | |
| Rialto Middle Rialto Unified | 06–08 | 1,017 | 21.9:1 | |
| Warren F. Frisbie Middle Rialto Unified | 06–08 | 1,000 | 24.9:1 |
High schools in Rialto
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. John H. Milor High Continuation Rialto Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 190 | 10:1 | |
| Eisenhower High Rialto Unified | 09–12 | 2,075 | 21.4:1 | |
| Rialto High Rialto Unified | 09–12 | 2,623 | 22.9:1 | |
| Wilmer Amina Carter High Rialto Unified | 09–12 | 1,951 | 22.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rialto
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocking Horse Preschool Rialto Unified | Not reported | — | — | |
| Vista Norte Public Charter Vista Norte Public Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 667 | 30.3:1 | |
| Zupanic Virtual Academy Rialto Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 90 | 18.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic86.8%
- Black8%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 Rialto schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,693 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rialto
How many public schools are in Rialto, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 27 open public schools with a location address in Rialto: 16 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 20,360 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rialto?
Schools with an address in Rialto belong to 2 education agencies, led by Rialto Unified (26 schools), Vista Norte Public Charter 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 Rialto?
Rialto High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rialto, with 2,623 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rialto?
Yes. 1 of the 27 public schools in Rialto are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Vista Norte Public Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rialto schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rialto public schools is 23.6:1, higher than 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 Rialto 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