Best San Fernando Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy, O'melveny Elementary School 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 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12441 Bromont Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3860
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
O'melveny Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
728 Woodworth St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-5621
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13330 Vaughn St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
Gr: K-12 | 2,738 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
San Fernando Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Mott St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-3201
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
576 North Maclay Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-7181
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
San Fernando Institute Of Applied Media
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 North Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5455
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Gridley Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1907 Eighth St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1243
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
San Fernando Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 North Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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San Fernando, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1218 Fourth St
San Fernando, CA 91340
(213) 446-6488

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 Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy, O'melveny Elementary School 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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