Public schools in Yucaipa, CA
14 open public schools with an address in Yucaipa, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,799
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
2 virtual
An overview of Yucaipa public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Yucaipa, CA: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,799 students, an average of 677 per school. The largest campus is Yucaipa High (2,755 students), and the largest elementary school is Inland Leaders Charter (997).
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified operates the most schools here (13), 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 24:1, 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 2 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% 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 Yucaipa
Elementary schools in Yucaipa
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calimesa Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified | KG–05 | 511 | 22.4:1 | |
| Chapman Heights Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified | KG–05 | 597 | 25:1 | |
| Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · Charter | KG–08 | 717 | 21.7:1 | |
| Dunlap Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified | KG–05 | 382 | 22.3:1 | |
| Green Valley Independent Study Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–08 | 77 | 26.1:1 | |
| Inland Leaders Charter Inland Leaders Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 997 | 22.3:1 | |
| Ridgeview Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified | KG–05 | 567 | 24.8:1 | |
| Valley Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified | KG–05 | 518 | 24.3:1 | |
| Wildwood Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified | KG–05 | 607 | 25.5:1 |
Middle schools in Yucaipa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Middle Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified | 06–08 | 870 | 24:1 |
High schools in Yucaipa
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Valley High Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 111 | 13.7:1 | |
| Oak View High School & Education Center Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 90 | 14.8:1 | |
| Yucaipa High Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified | 09–12 | 2,755 | 24.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Yucaipa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa Early Childhood Education Center Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · Virtual | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.8%
- Hispanic51%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Yucaipa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,799 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Yucaipa
How many public schools are in Yucaipa, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Yucaipa: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,799 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Yucaipa?
Schools with an address in Yucaipa belong to 2 education agencies, led by Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified (13 schools), Inland Leaders 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 Yucaipa?
Yucaipa High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Yucaipa, with 2,755 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Yucaipa?
Yes. 2 of the 14 public schools in Yucaipa are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA), Inland Leaders Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Yucaipa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Yucaipa public schools is 24:1, 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 Yucaipa 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