Cortez Elementary
Pomona, CA · Pomona Unified · Magnet · Grades K-8
2,778th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▼ Declining
Cortez Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cortez Elementary 2,778th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 51% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2015 to 51th in 2025 — declining.
Cortez Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 425 students tested
Cortez Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 619 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.6% | 92.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Cortez Elementary
Typical home value $675K in zip 91768 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cortez Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Arroyo ElementaryPomona Unified · 0.3 mi away5,003rd of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 18% - 2Roosevelt ElementaryPomona Unified · 1.1 mi away4,906th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 1Lincoln ElementaryPomona Unified · 1.4 mi away5,350th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 13% - 4Westmont ElementaryPomona Unified · 1.4 mi away3,688th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 29% - 1Lopez ElementaryPomona Unified · 1.6 mi away5,424th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 8% - 1Washington ElementaryPomona Unified · 1.7 mi away5,397th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 2San Jose ElementaryPomona Unified · 1.8 mi away4,951st of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 3La Verne Science and Technology CharterPomona Unified · 1.8 mi away · charter4,311th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cortez Elementary in?
Cortez Elementary is part of the Pomona Unified district in Pomona, California.
Is Cortez Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cortez Elementary 2,778th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cortez Elementary?
Hispanic 93%, Black 2%, White 2%, Asian 2% (619 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cortez Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91768 is $675K 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.