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11 schools in Montclair

California · Public K-12

11 public K-12 schools, 7,608 students, one city. That is the Montclair entry on the numbers, with a mix of 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Montclair

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,608
-1,570 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
3%
was 3%
% Hispanic
88%
was 89%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
5%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Buena Vista Arts-IntegratedElementaryKG-06369
Howard ElementaryElementaryKG-06433
Kingsley ElementaryElementaryKG-06494
Lehigh ElementaryElementaryKG-06477
Montclair HighHigh09-122,515
Monte Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-06535
Montera ElementaryElementaryKG-06564
Moreno ElementaryElementaryKG-06428
Ramona ElementaryElementaryKG-06556
Serrano MiddleMiddle07-08657
Vernon MiddleMiddle07-08580

About Montclair

Public education in Montclair, California runs across 11 schools that serves roughly 7,608 students. By footprint, Montclair sits in the moderately sized bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Montclair average about 692 students each, 20% noticeably above the California norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 17%: 9,178 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,608 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Montclair discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Montclair?
Montclair, California has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,608 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Montclair?
Montclair has 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Montclair?
Montclair High is the largest public school in Montclair by enrollment, with approximately 2,515 students.
What school districts serve Montclair?
Montclair is served by 2 public school districts, including Ontario-Montclair, Chaffey Joint Union High.
What grade levels do public schools in Montclair cover?
Public schools in Montclair serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.