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Elementary Schools in Granada Hills, California

Above Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 50.0/100

Granada Hills, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 50.0/100 — 6.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Van Gogh Charter at 69/100, where 43.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Granada Hills schools average 23.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.1% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
50.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
52.5
16.5 – 69.0
Avg Exceeded %
23.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How Granada Hills schools compare

Granada Hills's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.0 — 6.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.5 to 69.0, a 52.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Van Gogh Charter with a Scope Score of 69 and 43.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Granada Hills schools average 23.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Granada Hills averages 22.1%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Granada Hills

2 Strong All-Around11 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Granada Hills ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Van Gogh Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
69Los Angeles43.8%71.0%12.2%0.1%
2Robert Frost Middle
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
65Los Angeles36.6%67.9%10.0%0.6%
3Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
63Los Angeles21.2%46.6%25.3%0.9%
4John F. Kennedy High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
61Los Angeles19.3%46.3%20.0%0.5%
5George K. Porter Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
57Los Angeles31.1%54.8%16.7%0.8%
6El Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
55Los Angeles32.6%59.9%17.6%0.1%
7Knollwood Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
51Los Angeles27.9%46.7%17.1%0.1%
8Haskell Elementary Science Technology Engineering
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
50Los Angeles28.1%50.8%19.3%0.3%
9Patrick Henry Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
48Los Angeles20.1%45.7%16.6%0.3%
10Tulsa Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
44Los Angeles21.0%46.1%21.1%0.1%
11Danube Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
39Los Angeles14.1%39.0%22.7%0.2%
12Granada Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32Los Angeles12.1%31.5%23.7%0.1%
13Jane Addams Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17Los Angeles1.4%6.8%64.3%2.5%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Granada Hills

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Heritage Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1001 students
42:1Private
De La Salle School/ St. John Baptist
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 306 students
20:1Private
St. Euphrasia School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 209 students
17:1Private
Concordia Christian School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 88 students
10:1Private
Jets Yeshivah
Episcopal · Grades 10-12 · 44 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Granada Hills

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Granada Hills good?
Granada Hills's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.0/100, which is 6.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 23.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Granada Hills?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Granada Hills is Van Gogh Charter with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 43.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Granada Hills schools compare to the state average?
Granada Hills elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 23.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.5 to 69.0, a 52.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Granada Hills?
Granada Hills has 13 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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