Barfield Elementary

Barfield Elementary sits in Pomona, a working-class city in the eastern San Gabriel Valley where families tend to put down roots and stay for the long haul. Academic scores here run below state averages across English, math, and science, so families who prioritize strong achievement may want to weigh their options within Pomona Unified carefully. That said, Pomona itself has a lot going for it — a vibrant downtown, easy freeway access to the rest of the LA basin, and a tight-knit community feel that bigger, shinier cities often lack.