For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,390 students in 91040, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 91040, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 91040 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91040, CA 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 91040, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apperson Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10233 Woodward Ave.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-5544
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-5544
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Gleason Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10965 Mt. Gleason Ave.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 951-2580
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 951-2580
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Sunland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Hillrose St.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-1631
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-1631
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 91040, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 91040, CA include Apperson Street Elementary School, Mt. Gleason Middle School and Sunland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91040?
3 public schools are located in 91040.
What is the racial composition of students in 91040?
91040 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).
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