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Best Santa Clarita Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,763 students in Santa Clarita, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clarita, CA are Emblem Academy, Plum Canyon Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clarita, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Clarita have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Santa Clarita, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emblem Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22635 Espuella Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Gr: K-6 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Plum Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28360 North Alfred Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Gr: K-6 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22201 West Cypress Pl.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Gr: K-6 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22500 Pamplico Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Gr: K-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27332 Catala Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Rosedell Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27853 Urbandale Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Gr: K-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Santa Clarita Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27177 Seco Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5340
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Ilead Agua Dulce
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-6386
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Clarita, California

Santa Clarita, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Agua Dulce Elementary School (Closed 2017)
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Albert Einstein Academy Ltrs Arts Scis - Aqua Dulce Part. Academy (Closed 2023)
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Gr: K-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Bouquet Canyon Elementary School (Closed 2011)
28110 North Wellston Dr
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-8865
Gr: K-6
Eagle Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
33301 Agua Dulce Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91380
(661) 347-6016
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Sequoia School (Closed 2023)
21445 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clarita, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clarita, CA include Emblem Academy, Plum Canyon Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Clarita?
8 public elementary schools are located in Santa Clarita.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% 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 Santa Clarita are often viewed compared to one another?

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