Public schools in Upland, CA
15 open public schools with an address in Upland, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,461
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Upland public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Upland, CA: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,461 students, an average of 676 per school. The largest campus is Upland High (2,797 students), and the largest elementary school is Pepper Tree Elementary (719).
Upland Unified operates the most schools here (14), 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 22.7:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 68% 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 Upland
Elementary schools in Upland
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldy View Elementary Upland Unified | KG–06 | 624 | 24.9:1 | |
| Cabrillo Elementary Upland Unified | KG–06 | 522 | 26.6:1 | |
| Citrus Elementary Upland Unified | KG–06 | 494 | 22.5:1 | |
| Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation Upland Unified | KG–08 | 514 | 24.2:1 | |
| Magnolia Elementary Upland Unified | KG–06 | 506 | 21.9:1 | |
| Pepper Tree Elementary Upland Unified | KG–06 | 719 | 24.7:1 | |
| Sierra Vista Elementary Upland Unified | KG–06 | 409 | 25.5:1 | |
| Sycamore Elementary Upland Unified | KG–06 | 412 | 22.8:1 | |
| Upland Elementary Upland Unified | KG–06 | 404 | 22.2:1 | |
| Valencia Elementary Upland Unified | KG–06 | 571 | 23.7:1 |
Middle schools in Upland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Junior High Upland Unified | 07–08 | 771 | 21.9:1 | |
| Upland Junior High Upland Unified | 07–08 | 599 | 18.8:1 |
High schools in Upland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside High Upland Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 119 | 10.6:1 | |
| Upland High Upland Unified | 09–12 | 2,797 | 22.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Upland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County District · Charter | KG–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.6%
- Hispanic63.5%
- Black6.4%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Upland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,461 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Upland
How many public schools are in Upland, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Upland: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,461 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Upland?
Schools with an address in Upland belong to 2 education agencies, led by Upland Unified (14 schools), Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County 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 Upland?
Upland High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Upland, with 2,797 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Upland?
Yes. 1 of the 15 public schools in Upland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Upland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Upland public schools is 22.7:1, 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 Upland 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