Best Public Schools in Running Springs, CA

Summary:

Running Springs, California, is served by one public elementary school, Charles Hoffman Elementary, which educates students in grades K-5 within the Rim of the World Unified School District.

Charles Hoffman Elementary stands out as a strong performer, consistently achieving academic results above both its district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has shown impressive improvement, moving from the 42nd to the 65th percentile in statewide ranking over the past few years. This is particularly notable given that over 60% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school is effectively supporting students with economic needs.

While the school excels in many areas, there are some points for parents to consider. Chronic absenteeism, though lower than the district average, is slightly higher than the state average. Performance also varies between grade levels, with exceptional scores in 4th grade English but more average results in 5th grade. Overall, the school is a bright spot in its district, demonstrating effective teaching and leadership that delivers solid academic outcomes for the community of Running Springs.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2022)	% DTP (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% DTP KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charles Hoffman Elementary	Public	K-5	2851 Running Springs School Rd	Running Springs	92382	San Bernardino County	Rim of the World Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 939-0006	297	12	24.7	60.6%	172 (57.9%)	1 (0.3%)	104 (35.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	60.8	2023^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	65.5%		53.2	2390^th of 5869 public elementary schools	59.3%	367	38.6	38.6	42.1	65.2	45.5	51.6	52.6	43.5	43.2	46.1	94.4	94.4	$17,879	$2,613	$15,266

Cities Near Running Springs

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lake Arrowhead	5.57 mi	5	690^th
Highland	6.81 mi	15	698^th
Twin Peaks	8.18 mi	1
San Bernardino	8.94 mi	94	732^nd
Mentone	9.43 mi	1	514^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.