For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,365 students in Santa Clarita, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 273 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Santa Clarita, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Santa Clarita, CA are Emblem Academy, Plum Canyon Elementary School and Saugus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clarita, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Clarita have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Clarita, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emblem Academy
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22635 Espuella Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Grades: K-6
| 777 students
Rank: #22.
Plum Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28360 North Alfred Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Grades: K-6
| 849 students
Rank: #33.
Saugus High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21900 Centurion Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-3900
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,295 students
Rank: #44.
James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22500 Pamplico Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27332 Catala Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22201 West Cypress Pl.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Grades: K-6
| 914 students
Rank: #77.
Rosedell Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27853 Urbandale Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Grades: K-6
| 662 students
Rank: #88.
Santa Clarita Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27177 Seco Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5340
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5340
Grades: K-6
| 170 students
Rank: #99.
Ilead Agua Dulce
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-6386
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-6386
Grades: K-12
| 333 students
Rank: #1010.
Bowman (Jereann) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21508 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 253-4400
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 253-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
28110 North Wellston Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5306
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5306
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hart Rop
Vocational School
21515 Centre Point Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Santa Clarita, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: K-12
| 189 students
28110 North Wellston Dr
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-8865
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-8865
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Eagle Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
33301 Agua Dulce Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91380
(661) 347-6016
Santa Clarita, CA 91380
(661) 347-6016
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
21445 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Clarita, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Clarita, CA include Emblem Academy, Plum Canyon Elementary School and Saugus High School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Clarita?
12 public schools are located in Santa Clarita.
What percentage of students in Santa Clarita go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Santa Clarita are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Clarita are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Santa Clarita include: Highlands Elementary School vs. Emblem Academy, Rosedell Elementary School vs. Mountainview Elementary School, James Foster Elementary School vs. Mountainview Elementary School
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