For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,184 students in Castaic, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Castaic, CA are Castaic Elementary School, Northlake Hills Elementary School and Live Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castaic, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Castaic have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Castaic, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castaic Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30455 Park Vista Dr.
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4530
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4530
Gr: K-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Northlake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32545 Ridge Route Rd.
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4560
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4560
Gr: K-7 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27715 Saddleridge Rd.
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 295-4540
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 295-4540
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Santa Clarita Valley International
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28060 Hasley Canyon Rd. Ste. 2
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 705-4820
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 705-4820
Gr: K-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Castaic, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Castaic, CA include Castaic Elementary School, Northlake Hills Elementary School and Live Oak Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Castaic?
4 public elementary schools are located in Castaic.
What is the racial composition of students in Castaic?
Castaic public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Castaic are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Castaic include: Northlake Hills Elementary School vs. Live Oak Elementary School, Castaic Elementary School vs. Live Oak Elementary School, Live Oak Elementary School vs. Castaic Elementary School
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