For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,122 students in La Crescenta, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,096 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in La Crescenta, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). La Crescenta has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in La Crescenta, CA are Monte Vista Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crescenta, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Crescenta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Crescenta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2620 Orange Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617
Grades: K-6
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Maryland Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2307 Mountain Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7766
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7766
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Dunsmore Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4717 Dunsmore Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-1758
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-1758
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #66.
Crescenta Valley High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 Community Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
Grades: 9-12
| 2,532 students
Rank: #77.
Rosemont Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 Rosemont Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
Grades: 7-8
| 1,236 students
Rank: #88.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4310 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #99.
La Crescenta Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4343 La Crescenta Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-3187
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-3187
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
La Crescenta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2600 Foothill Blvd. #301
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(800) 985-0770
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(800) 985-0770
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Crescenta, CA?
The top ranked public schools in La Crescenta, CA include Monte Vista Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School. La Crescenta has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in La Crescenta?
9 public schools are located in La Crescenta.
What percentage of students in La Crescenta go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in La Crescenta are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescenta?
La Crescenta public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Crescenta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Crescenta include: Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School vs. Crescenta Valley High School, Crescenta Valley High School vs. Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, Mountain Avenue Elementary School vs. Monte Vista Elementary School
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