For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,243 students in La Crescenta, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,220 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in La Crescenta, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in La Crescenta, CA are Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, Crescenta Valley High School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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 70% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 49% 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best La Crescenta, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 84%
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
| 1,192 students
Rank: #22.
Crescenta Valley High School
Math: 69% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2900 Comm Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
Grades: 9-12
| 2,569 students
Rank: n/an/a
4310 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: n/an/a
4717 Dunsmore Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-1758
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-1758
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: n/an/a
4343 La Crescenta Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-3187
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-3187
Grades: K-6
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
2620 Orange Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
Rank: n/an/a
2307 Mountain Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7766
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7766
Grades: K-6
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
4725 Rosemont Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
Grades: 7-8
| 1,180 students
Rank: n/an/a
4900 Maryland Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
Grades: K-6
| 448 students
La Crescenta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Los Angeles County Online High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
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 Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, Crescenta Valley High School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Crescenta, CA?
9 public schools are located in La Crescenta, CA.
What percentage of students in La Crescenta, CA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in La Crescenta, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescenta, CA?
La Crescenta, CA public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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