For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,406 students in Sunland, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Sunland, CA are Apperson Street Elementary School, Mt. Gleason Middle School and Sunland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sunland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sunland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apperson Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10233 Woodward Ave.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-5544
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-5544
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Gleason Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10965 Mt. Gleason Ave.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 951-2580
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 951-2580
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #33.
Sunland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Hillrose St.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-1631
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-1631
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sunland, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sunland, CA include Apperson Street Elementary School, Mt. Gleason Middle School and Sunland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sunland?
3 public schools are located in Sunland.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunland?
Sunland public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sunland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sunland include: Sunland Elementary School vs. Apperson Street Elementary School, Apperson Street Elementary School vs. Sunland Elementary School
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