Best Santa Clarita Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,815 students in Santa Clarita, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clarita, CA are Emblem Academy, Plum Canyon Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clarita, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Clarita have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Clarita, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emblem Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22635 Espuella Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Gr: K-6 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Plum Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28360 North Alfred Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22201 West Cypress Pl.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Gr: K-6 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22500 Pamplico Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27332 Catala Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Rosedell Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27853 Urbandale Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Gr: K-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Ilead Agua Dulce
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-6386
Gr: K-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Clarita, California

Santa Clarita, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Gr: K-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
28110 North Wellston Dr
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-8865
Gr: K-6
33301 Agua Dulce Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91380
(661) 347-6016
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
21445 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clarita, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clarita, CA include Emblem Academy, Plum Canyon Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Clarita?
7 public elementary schools are located in Santa Clarita.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Santa Clarita are often viewed compared to one another?

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