For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,721 students in San Fernando, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Fernando have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Fernando, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
O'melveny Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 Woodworth St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-5621
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-5621
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12441 Bromont Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3860
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3860
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13330 Vaughn St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
Grades: K-12
| 2,738 students
Rank: #44.
San Fernando Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Mott St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-3201
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-3201
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
San Fernando Institute Of Applied Media
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 North Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5455
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5455
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
576 North Maclay Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-7181
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-7181
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Gridley Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1907 Eighth St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1243
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1243
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #88.
San Fernando Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 North Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5400
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
San Fernando, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nuevo Sol Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1218 Fourth St
San Fernando, CA 91340
(213) 446-6488
San Fernando, CA 91340
(213) 446-6488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Fernando, CA?
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in San Fernando?
8 public elementary schools are located in San Fernando.
What is the racial composition of students in San Fernando?
San Fernando public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Fernando are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Fernando include: O'melveny Elementary School vs. Gridley Street Elementary School
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