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Elementary Schools in Valencia, California

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 72.3/100

Valencia, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 72.3/100 — 28.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is West Ranch High at 80/100, where 49.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Valencia schools average 46.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 11 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
72.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.3
65.1 – 80.4
Avg Exceeded %
46.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How Valencia schools compare

Valencia's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.3 — 28.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 65.1 to 80.4, a 15.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is West Ranch High with a Scope Score of 80 and 49.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Valencia schools average 46.3% 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 Valencia averages 7.8%, which is above 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 Valencia

7 Strong All-Around4 High Ceiling

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

Schools in Valencia ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1West Ranch High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
49.8%Strong
80/100
2West Creek Academy
Saugus Union High Ceiling
55.1%Strong
79/100
3Oak Hills Elementary
Newhall High Ceiling
52.1%Strong
77/100
4Charles Helmers Elementary
Saugus Union High Ceiling
51.7%Strong
75/100
5Valencia High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
40.5%Strong
74/100
6Tesoro del Valle Elementary
Saugus Union High Ceiling
51.8%Strong
73/100
7Meadows Elementary
Newhall Strong All-Around
45.9%Strong
71/100
8Valencia Valley Elementary
Newhall Strong All-Around
42.6%Solid
68/100
9North Park Elementary
Saugus Union Strong All-Around
41.4%Solid
67/100
10Bridgeport Elementary
Saugus Union Strong All-Around
43.3%Solid
65/100
11Old Orchard Elementary
Newhall Strong All-Around
35.2%Solid
65/100

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 Valencia

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.

Legacy Christian Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-9 · 435 students
14:1Private
Montessori of Valencia
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 72 students
72:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Valencia

  • 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 Valencia good?
Valencia's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.3/100, which is 28.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 46.3% 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 Valencia?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Valencia is West Ranch High with a Scope Score of 80/100 and 49.8% 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 Valencia schools compare to the state average?
Valencia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (28.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 46.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 65.1 to 80.4, a 15.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Valencia?
Valencia has 11 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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