For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 921 students in the neighborhood of Crescenta Highlands, Glendale, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Crescenta Highlands is Verdugo Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Crescenta Highlands, Glendale, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Crescenta Highlands, Glendale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verdugo Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 East Mountain St.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-0740
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-0740
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Crescenta Highlands, Glendale, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Crescenta Highlands, Glendale, CA include Verdugo Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Crescenta Highlands, Glendale?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Crescenta Highlands, Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Crescenta Highlands, Glendale?
the neighborhood of Crescenta Highlands, Glendale public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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