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Elementary Schools in Valencia, California: Valencia schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 70.7/100

Valencia, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 70.7/100 — 25.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is West Creek Academy at 77/100, where 55.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Valencia schools average 46.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 9 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.4% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
70.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.2
64.7 – 76.9
Avg Exceeded %
46.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary9Strong
70.7/100
46.6%+25.9
High3Solid
61.9/100
35.4%+18.2

How Valencia schools compare

Valencia has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 70.7/100 — 25.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is West Creek Academy with a Scope Score of 77 and 55.1% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Valencia schools average 46.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Valencia averages 6.4% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Valencia

5 Strong All-Around4 High Ceiling

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Valencia

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1West Creek Academy
Saugus Union High Ceiling
55.1%Strong
77/100
2Oak Hills Elementary
Newhall High Ceiling
52.1%Strong
77/100
3West Ranch High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
49.8%Strong
73/100
4Meadows Elementary
Newhall Strong All-Around
45.9%Strong
72/100
5Tesoro del Valle Elementary
Saugus Union High Ceiling
51.8%Strong
71/100
6Charles Helmers Elementary
Saugus Union High Ceiling
51.7%Strong
70/100
7Old Orchard Elementary
Newhall Strong All-Around
35.2%Solid
69/100
8Valencia Valley Elementary
Newhall Strong All-Around
42.6%Solid
69/100
9Valencia High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
40.5%Solid
66/100
10North Park Elementary
Saugus Union Strong All-Around
41.4%Solid
66/100
11Bridgeport Elementary
Saugus Union Strong All-Around
43.3%Solid
65/100
12Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart
William S. Hart Union High Building Momentum
15.8%Developing
46/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Valencia

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Valencia good?
Valencia's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.7/100, which is 25.9 points above the state average. 46.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 Creek Academy with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 55.1% 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 70.7/100 — 25.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 46.6% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.4% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Valencia?
Valencia has 9 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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.