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Elementary Schools in Santa Clarita, California

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 52.1/100

Santa Clarita, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 52.1/100 — 8.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Academy of the Canyons at 75/100, where 58.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Santa Clarita schools average 24.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. 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
52.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.1
27.6 – 74.8
Avg Exceeded %
24.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Santa Clarita schools compare

Santa Clarita's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.1 — 8.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.6 to 74.8, a 47.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Academy of the Canyons with a Scope Score of 75 and 58.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Santa Clarita ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Academy of the Canyons
William S. Hart Union High High Ceiling
58.7%Strong
75/100
2Golden Valley High
William S. Hart Union High Building Momentum
20.1%Solid
59/100
3Golden Oak Community
Sulphur Springs Union Strong All-Around
30.5%Solid
58/100
4Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
William S. Hart Union High Building Momentum
11.8%Solid
50/100
5Fair Oaks Ranch Community
Sulphur Springs Union Culture First
22.1%Developing
43/100
6Bowman (Jereann) High (Continuation)
William S. Hart Union High Building Momentum
1.2%Needs Support
28/100

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 Santa Clarita

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.

Santa Clarita Christian School
Amish · Grades Pre-K-12 · 560 students
18:1Private
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 311 students
21:1Private
Ca Kids Learning Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-6 · 16 students
2:1Private
Montessori on Copper Hill
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 9 students
9:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Santa Clarita

  • 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 Santa Clarita good?
Santa Clarita's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.1/100, which is 8.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.1% 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 Santa Clarita?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Santa Clarita is Academy of the Canyons with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 58.7% 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 Santa Clarita schools compare to the state average?
Santa Clarita elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.6 to 74.8, a 47.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita has 6 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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