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Elementary Schools in West Hills, California

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 53.5/100

West Hills, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 53.5/100 — 9.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-Hig at 84/100, where 62.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. West Hills schools average 31.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 8 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.0% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
50.3
33.3 – 83.6
Avg Exceeded %
31.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How West Hills schools compare

West Hills's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.5 — 9.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.3 to 83.6, a 50.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-Hig with a Scope Score of 84 and 62.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: West Hills schools average 31.2% 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 West Hills averages 16.0%, 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 West Hills

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

Schools in West Hills ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-Hig
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
84Los Angeles62.6%81.4%6.9%0.1%
2Pomelo Community Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
63Los Angeles37.3%67.0%13.9%0.3%
3Justice Street Academy Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
59Los Angeles41.4%68.5%15.7%0.3%
4Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
57Los Angeles32.5%62.0%14.3%0.1%
5Capistrano Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
53Los Angeles28.0%51.7%17.7%0.1%
6Hamlin Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
42Los Angeles21.7%41.3%23.4%0.4%
7Nevada Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles12.6%31.6%19.2%0.1%
8Enadia Way Technology Charter
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
33Los Angeles13.7%34.8%17.1%0.2%

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 West 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.

Chaminade College Preparatory-High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 1206 students
20:1Private
De Toldeo High School
Episcopal · Grades 9-12 · 357 students
6:1Private
West Valley Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 208 students
15:1Private
Kadima Day School
Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 177 students
7:1Private
Hill Point Montessori Preparatory School
Nonsectarian · Grades N · 40 students
10:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about West 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 West Hills good?
West Hills's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.5/100, which is 9.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 31.2% 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 West Hills?
The highest-scoring elementary school in West Hills is Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-Hig with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 62.6% 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 West Hills schools compare to the state average?
West Hills elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 31.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.3 to 83.6, a 50.3-point spread.
How many schools are in West Hills?
West Hills has 8 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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