Top 10 Best San Fernando Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,748 students in San Fernando, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 413 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in San Fernando, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Fernando, CA are O'melveny Elementary School, Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy and Vaughn Next Century Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Fernando, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Fernando have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Fernando, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
O'melveny Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
728 Woodworth St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-5621
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12441 Bromont Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3860
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13330 Vaughn St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
Grades: K-12
| 3,031 students
Rank: #44.
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(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
San Fernando Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Mott St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-3201
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #66.
San Fernando Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11133 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,948 students
Rank: #77.
San Fernando Institute Of Applied Media
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 N. Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5455
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: #88.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-tech Prep Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3946
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
576 N. Maclay Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-7181
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1010.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3915
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #1111.
Gridley Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1907 Eighth St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1243
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1212.
Mission Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11015 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1777
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1313.
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Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-6428
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #1414.
San Fernando Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 N. Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Fernando, California

San Fernando, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1218 Fourth St
San Fernando, CA 91340
(213) 446-6488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in San Fernando, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Fernando, CA include O'melveny Elementary School, Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy and Vaughn Next Century Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in San Fernando, CA?
14 public schools are located in San Fernando, CA.
What percentage of students in San Fernando, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in San Fernando, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Fernando, CA?
San Fernando, CA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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