Dona Merced Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Central Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
2,641st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
10333 Palo Alto, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600Official website ↗NCES ID 060795000763Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 286 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 549 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.6% | 53.0% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 32.8% | 18.8% | ▼ 14.0 pts | |
| Asian | 7.6% | 9.8% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 9.7% | 9.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 8.7% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.7 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 $680K in zip 91730 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.