Ontario-Montclair School District

What Ontario-Montclair School District does

Ontario-Montclair School District (OMSD) is a K-8 public school district headquartered at 950 West D. Street in Ontario, California, founded in 1884 and serving as the third-largest elementary school district in California. The district provides preK-8 public education to more than 18,500 students across 34 schools (22 elementary, 6 middle, 4 K-8, 1 online academy, and 3 alternative programs) within a 26-square-mile service area covering Ontario, Montclair, portions of Upland, and unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. OMSD employs approximately 3,010 staff (1,621 classified and 1,389 certificated) and operates centralized support facilities including the Alice M. Gray Transportation Services Center, Nadine Griff Mack Nutrition Center, Bon View Warehouse, Robert Hardy Center (which also houses the OMSD Counseling Center), Linda Vista Full Service Community School, and the OMSD Parent Educational Center. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees; Dr. James Q. Hammond serves as Superintendent (CEO-equivalent).

Instructional delivery spans multiple specialized models including International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme Schools, No Excuses University network schools, Dual Language Immersion at Central Language Academy (K-8), Euclid Language Academy (K-7), and Montera, and themed Magnet Schools (STEM, arts, gifted). College readiness is supported by the AVID program and a High School Credit Program partnership with Chaffey Joint Union High School District, while the OMSD Online Academy (oa.omsd.net) provides asynchronous virtual instruction. Enrichment and after-school programming are delivered through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), the annual STEAM Symposium, the Promise Scholars K-through-postsecondary pipeline, and the Pathway Seal of Biliteracy. Recognitions include 22 California Distinguished Schools, 11 Gold Ribbon Schools, IB World School status, AVID National Demonstration recognition, CSBA Golden Bell, PBIS Platinum/Gold/Silver tiers, and the 2026-2028 California Distinguished School designation for De Anza and Oaks middle schools.

OMSD is funded as a government_state_entity through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which generates base, supplemental, and concentration funding tied to enrollment and the proportion of low-income, English learner, and foster youth students. Education is delivered to families at no cost; no tuition, fee-based pricing, or commercial revenue stream exists. The technology stack relies on third-party platforms (Google Workspace, Illuminate Education, Clever SSO, Lexia Core5, Read 180, Renaissance Place, Wonders/McGraw-Hill, EdJoin, Frontline Education). Notably, OMSD is structured as a public-sector institution: it has no parent company, no venture capital or private equity ownership, no subsidiaries in the corporate sense (only operating programs such as the Online Academy and SOAR Academy), and no M&A history. Operations are entirely contained within San Bernardino County, California, with no global footprint or geographic expansion plans indicated in the source material.

Name

Ontario-Montclair School District

Legal name

Ontario-Montclair School District

Website

https://omsd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ontario-Montclair School District is a California public K-8 school district serving 18,500+ students across 34 schools in Ontario, Montclair, and portions of Upland in San Bernardino County, funded through the state's Local Control Funding Formula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary school district
• Dual language immersion
• College readiness programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) which generates funding based on enrollment (base program), supplemental and concentration funding for low-income students, foster youth, and English learners, and additional funding for districts where these groups exceed 55% of total enrollment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ontario-Montclair School District is a public PreK-8 school district serving over 18,500 students across 34 schools (22 elementary, 6 middle, 4 K-8, 1 online academy, and alternative programs) in Ontario, Montclair, Upland, and unincorporated San Bernardino County. The district delivers comprehensive K-8 education at no cost to students, including specialized programs such as Dual Language Immersion, International Baccalaureate, AVID college readiness, Magnet Schools, and special education, funded through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).

Product overview

Ontario-Montclair School District operates as a PreK-8 public school district serving over 18,500 students across 34 schools. The district offers a portfolio of specialized programs including the OMSD Online Academy (virtual asynchronous learning), Dual Language Immersion Schools (bilingual education at Central Language Academy, Euclid Language Academy, and Montera), International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme Schools, No Excuses University network schools, and Magnet Schools with themed focuses in STEM, arts, and gifted education. College readiness is supported through AVID programs and the High School Credit Program for accelerated middle school students. The Promise Scholars program provides comprehensive college and career support, while the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program offers free after-school enrichment. The district also recognizes bilingual achievement through the Pathway Seal of Biliteracy and fosters student leadership via Middle School Congress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OMSD Online Academy: Flexible, high-quality asynchronous learning led by credentialed teachers, designed to meet the needs of today's students and families.
• SOAR Academy
• Promise Scholars

Products and services

• OMSD Online Academy A flexible, high-quality asynchronous online learning program led by credentialed teachers, designed for students and families seeking personalized virtual K-8 instruction.
• Dual Language Immersion Schools Bilingual K-8 programs at Central Language Academy, Euclid Language Academy, and Montera that promote bilingualism, cultural appreciation, and academic excellence.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme Schools College-preparatory IB programme authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization, developing inquiring and caring students through intercultural understanding.
• No Excuses University (NEU) Network Network of OMSD schools implementing the Six Exceptional Systems framework to promote college readiness for all students.
• Magnet Schools Theme-based public school programs with focused tracks in arts, STEM, technology, leadership, communication arts, music, and gifted education.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Schoolwide college readiness system using research-based instructional strategies to close the achievement gap and prepare students for postsecondary education.
• High School Credit Program (HSCP) Acceleration program enabling eligible 8th grade students to earn high school credits through partnership with Chaffey Joint Union High School District.
• Promise Scholars Comprehensive K-through-college program providing mentoring, workshops, and scholarship opportunities to support college and career readiness.
• Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Free after-school program at every OMSD campus providing homework support, enrichment activities (STEM, robotics, arts, leadership), recreation, and nutritious supper.
• SOAR Academy Alternative education academy serving OMSD students who need a non-traditional learning environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 California Distinguished Schools and 11 Gold Ribbon Schools recognized by California Department of Education
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• City of OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for the City of Ontario 5K Reindeer Run & Rudolph's Dash event benefiting the Ontario-Montclair Promise Scholars program. The event raised $14,990 through Kia Soul Raffle and had over 2,000 OMSD participants.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rialto Unified School District: Neighboring K-12 district serving Rialto and adjacent areas in San Bernardino County. Comparable LCFF-funded district with similar ELL and Title I populations and program offerings.
• San Bernardino City Unified School District: Largest K-12 district in San Bernardino County, overlapping service area with OMSD. Directly comparable public district competitor for student enrollment and shared county-level programs.
• Fontana Unified School District: Adjacent K-12 district in the Inland Empire serving similar demographic mix in Fontana. Comparable LCFF-funded public district with overlapping specialized programs and same funding formula dynamics.
• Cajon Valley Union School District: K-8 district in El Cajon, San Diego County. Comparable California public elementary district of similar size with strong technology integration profile and LCFF funding model.
• Chaffey Joint Union High School District: High school destination district for OMSD graduates via formal partnership on the High School Credit Program. Direct downstream peer for student transitions and joint curriculum pathways.
• Pomona Unified School District: Adjacent K-12 district on the western edge of OMSD's service area. Comparable California public district operating under the same LCFF formula with similar dual language and college readiness programs.

Broad incumbents

• San Diego Unified School District: Much larger California K-12 district operating under the same LCFF framework. A broad incumbent demonstrating scaled program portfolio including dual language, IB, and magnet programs.
• Los Angeles Unified School District: California's largest K-12 district operating under the same LCFF funding formula. Sets benchmarks on scale, magnet/IB portfolio, and ELL reclassification outcomes referenced by OMSD's own program design.

Regional players

• Riverside Unified School District: Larger Riverside County K-12 district with comparable LCFF structure and similar magnet/IB program portfolio. Comparable in scale and program model but serves a separate geographic market.

Others

• San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools: County-level education authority that supports all districts in San Bernardino County, including OMSD. Operates SELPA, countywide award programs, and oversight referenced in OMSD's recognitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Official_OMSD
• Facebookfacebook.com/officialomsd
• Instagraminstagram.com/official_omsd
• Xx.com/OMSD_omsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ontario-montclair-school-district-facilities-corporation

Compliance26 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Ontario-Montclair School District