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Schools in 91355 — Valencia, California

91355 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 69.3 — 25.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 65.1 to 74.8, a 9.7-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
69.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
9.7
65.1 – 74.8
Avg Exceeded %
43.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 91355 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 43.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 91355 averages 7.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91355 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91355
91355Valencia769.3
91354Valencia375.7+6.4
91356Tarzana455.3-14.0
91352Sun Valley837.3-32.0
91351Canyon Country750.5-18.8
91350Saugus757.9-11.3

School archetypes in 91355

2 Strong All-Around2 Growth Engine1 High Ceiling2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91355 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 91355

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Academy of the Canyons
William S. Hart Union High High Ceiling
75Los Angeles58.7%87.3%5.9%0.5%
2Valencia High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
74Los Angeles40.5%68.8%13.9%1.3%
3Meadows Elementary
Newhall Growth Engine
71Los Angeles45.9%73.0%8.2%0.2%
4Valencia Valley Elementary
Newhall Strong All-Around
68Los Angeles42.6%70.0%7.5%0.5%
5North Park Elementary
Saugus Union Building Momentum
67Los Angeles41.4%70.2%5.4%1.3%
6Bridgeport Elementary
Saugus Union Building Momentum
65Los Angeles43.3%68.9%5.4%0.9%
7Old Orchard Elementary
Newhall Growth Engine
65Los Angeles35.2%59.1%7.3%0.9%

Schools in 91355 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91355

  • 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 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.3/100, which is 25.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 43.9% 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 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 Valencia schools compare to the state average?
Valencia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (25.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 43.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 65.1 to 74.8, a 9.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Valencia?
Valencia has 7 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.