Dona Merced Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Central Elementary · Grades K-5
2,641st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
Dona Merced Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dona Merced Elementary 2,641st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2015 to 53th in 2025 — declining.
Dona Merced Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 286 students tested
Dona Merced Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 549 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.3% | 53.0% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| White | 34.6% | 18.8% | ▼ 15.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 9.8% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 8.6% | 9.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 8.7% | ▲ 5.7 pts |
Homes near Dona Merced Elementary
Typical home value $680K in zip 91730 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dona Merced Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Deer Canyon ElementaryAlta Loma Elementary · 0.9 mi away1,176th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 57% - 4Central ElementaryCentral Elementary · 1 mi away3,486th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 29% - 8Victoria Groves ElementaryAlta Loma Elementary · 1.1 mi away1,290th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 58% - 8Coyote Canyon ElementaryCentral Elementary · 1.1 mi away1,474th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 53% - 6Alta Loma ElementaryAlta Loma Elementary · 1.2 mi away2,598th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 37% - 9Terra Vista ElementaryEtiwanda Elementary · 1.5 mi away974th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 63% - 2Cucamonga ElementaryCucamonga Elementary · 1.7 mi away5,045th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 16% - 9Carleton P. Lightfoot ElementaryEtiwanda Elementary · 1.8 mi away573rd of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 72%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dona Merced Elementary in?
Dona Merced Elementary is part of the Central Elementary district in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Is Dona Merced Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dona Merced Elementary 2,641st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dona Merced Elementary?
Hispanic 53%, White 19%, Asian 10%, Black 10% (549 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dona Merced Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91730 is $680K 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.