Top Rankings
Saugus Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 9,189 students in Saugus Union School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Saugus Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
7,664 Schools
# Students
9,189 Students
3,815,621 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
173,890 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saugus Union School District, which is ranked #201 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#212 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
33%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,616 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,136 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$180 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$176 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,616
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,136
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Saugus Union School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Creek Academy
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28767 North West Hills Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5385
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5385
Gr: K-6 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Tesoro Del Valle Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29171 Bernardo Way
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5380
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5380
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Charles Helmers Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27300 North Grandview Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5345
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5345
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Emblem Academy
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23670 Newhall Ranch Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-5375
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-5375
Gr: K-6 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Plum Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22201 West Cypress Pl.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Gr: K-6 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 51% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27332 Catala Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Rosedell Elementary School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23335 West Sunset Hills Dr.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-5370
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-5370
Gr: K-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Skyblue Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28040 Hardesty Ave.
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5350
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5350
Gr: K-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Cedarcreek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27792 Camp Plenty Rd.
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5310
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5310
Gr: K-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20417 Cedarcreek St.
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5330
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5330
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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