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Elementary Schools in San Fernando, California

Near Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 41.7/100

San Fernando, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.7/100 — 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice at 59/100, where 10.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Fernando schools average 11.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
41.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.9
25.8 – 58.6
Avg Exceeded %
11.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How San Fernando schools compare

San Fernando's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7 — 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.8 to 58.6, a 32.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice with a Scope Score of 59 and 10.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in San Fernando averages 26.8%, 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 San Fernando ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Solid
59/100
2Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Arts/Theatre/En
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.9%Solid
59/100
3San Fernando Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Solid
53/100
4O'Melveny Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
27.6%Solid
50/100
5Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Technology Prep
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
47/100
6Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
45/100
7Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Academy of Scie
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
8.4%Developing
44/100
8San Fernando Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
42/100
9Morningside Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.6%Developing
35/100
10Mission Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
31/100
11San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
5.9%Needs Support
27/100
12San Fernando Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
7.1%Needs Support
26/100
13Gridley-Montañez Dual Language Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
8.0%Needs Support
26/100

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

  • 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 San Fernando good?
San Fernando's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7/100, which is 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.6% 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 San Fernando?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Fernando is Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 10.0% 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 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.8 to 58.6, a 32.9-point spread.
How many schools are in San Fernando?
San Fernando has 13 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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