South Tamarind Elementary
Fontana, CA · Fontana Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
4,593rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
8561 Tamarind Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5760Official website ↗NCES ID 061392001603Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South Tamarind Elementary 4,593rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2015 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 253 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 560 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.3% | 92.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 4.1% | 1.8% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $569K in zip 92335 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is South Tamarind Elementary in?
South Tamarind Elementary is part of the Fontana Unified district in Fontana, California.
Is South Tamarind Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Tamarind Elementary 4,593rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Tamarind Elementary?
Hispanic 93%, Black 3%, Asian 2%, White 2% (560 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Tamarind Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92335 is $569K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.