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Elementary Schools in San Fernando, California: 6 schools. Average score 3.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 41.7/100

San Fernando, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.7/100 — 3.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is O'Melveny Elementary at 53/100, where 27.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Fernando schools average 15.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.0% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
41.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.7
28.5 – 53.3
Avg Exceeded %
15.3%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Developing
41.7/100
15.3%-3.2
High6Developing
45.1/100
9.8%+1.4
Middle3Needs Support
29.4/100
7.0%-13.2

How San Fernando schools compare

San Fernando has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.7/100 — 3.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is O'Melveny Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 27.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in San Fernando averages 20.0% — above the state average of 17.9%.

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

For the data nerds

Every school in San Fernando

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Arts/Theatre/En
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.9%Solid
56/100
2Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Solid
54/100
3O'Melveny Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
27.6%Solid
53/100
4Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
49/100
5San Fernando Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
48/100
6San Fernando Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
47/100
7Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Technology Prep
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
45/100
8Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Academy of Scie
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
8.4%Developing
40/100
9Morningside Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.6%Developing
37/100
10Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.2%Developing
35/100
11PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
8.2%Developing
32/100
12Gridley-Montañez Dual Language Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
8.0%Needs Support
29/100
13San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
5.9%Needs Support
28/100
14Mission Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
28/100
15San Fernando Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
7.1%Needs Support
28/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 15 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 San Fernando

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.

Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 136 students
23:1Private
Glenoaks Christian Elementary
Evangelical Lutheran · Grades Pre-K-8 · 63 students
9:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Fernando

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 San Fernando good?
San Fernando's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7/100, which is 3.2 points below the state average. 15.3% 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 San Fernando?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Fernando is O'Melveny Elementary with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 27.6% 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 San Fernando schools compare to the state average?
San Fernando elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7/100 — 3.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 15.3% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in San Fernando?
San Fernando has 6 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.

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