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Elementary Schools in Sun Valley, California

Below Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 37.3/100

Sun Valley, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.3/100 — 6.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Stonehurst Avenue Elementary at 51/100, where 24.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Sun Valley schools average 12.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.1% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.3
15.8 – 51.0
Avg Exceeded %
12.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
30.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Sun Valley schools compare

Sun Valley's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.3 — 6.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 15.8 to 51.0, a 35.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Stonehurst Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 24.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Sun Valley averages 30.1%, 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%)

Schools in Sun Valley ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Stonehurst Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
51Los Angeles24.9%56.8%23.4%0.2%
2John H. Francis Polytechnic
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
49Los Angeles14.5%34.3%30.3%0.6%
3Glenwood Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles11.6%31.7%18.3%0.3%
4Vinedale College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles8.7%25.1%28.4%2.4%
5Roscoe Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles14.4%34.6%23.6%0.3%
6Fernangeles Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles9.4%27.1%24.7%0.1%
7Richard E. Byrd Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles12.5%32.5%23.5%0.6%
8Robert H. Lewis Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16Los Angeles0.0%3.9%68.7%1.2%

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 Sun Valley

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.

Village Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1047 students
15:1Private
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 109 students
9:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Sun Valley

  • 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 Sun Valley good?
Sun Valley's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.3/100, which is 6.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.0% 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 Sun Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sun Valley is Stonehurst Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 24.9% 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 Sun Valley schools compare to the state average?
Sun Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 15.8 to 51.0, a 35.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Sun Valley?
Sun Valley 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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