Schools in 91342 — Sylmar, California: 91342 schools average near the state. The 34.4-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
91342 has 20 ranked schools in Sylmar, averaging a Scope Score of 45.9/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.8 to 59.1, a 34.4-point spread.
How 91342 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Brainard Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 31.4% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 91342 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +3.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 91342 averages 25.7%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 91342 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91342 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91342 | Sylmar | 20 | Developing 45.9/100 | — |
| 91343 | North Hills | 16 | Developing 43.4/100 | -2.6 |
| 91340 | San Fernando | 15 | Developing 40.6/100 | -5.3 |
| 91344 | Granada Hills | 14 | Solid 52.4/100 | +6.5 |
| 91335 | Tarzana | 18 | Developing 42.1/100 | -3.8 |
| 91350 | Saugus | 7 | Solid 56.4/100 | +10.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 91342
Hidden gems: 8 schools in 91342 are classified as Growth Engine (5) or On the Rise (3) — 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 91342
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brainard Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 31.4% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | PUC Lakeview Charter High Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 23.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 19.1% | Solid 59/100 |
| 4 | PUC Community Charter Middle and PUC Community Cha Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 21.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 5 | Harding Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 23.0% | Solid 56/100 |
| 6 | PUC Community Charter Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 27.7% | Solid 55/100 |
| 7 | El Dorado Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 19.0% | Developing 49/100 |
| 8 | PUC Triumph Charter Academy and PUC Triumph Charte Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 18.1% | Developing 49/100 |
| 9 | Sylmar Charter High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 48/100 |
| 10 | Sylmar Leadership Academy Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 17.4% | Developing 46/100 |
| 11 | Dyer Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 20.5% | Developing 46/100 |
| 12 | Olive Vista Middle Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 15.0% | Developing 43/100 |
| 13 | Osceola Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 19.6% | Developing 43/100 |
| 14 | PUC Lakeview Charter Academy Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 8.7% | Developing 43/100 |
| 15 | Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.0% | Developing 41/100 |
| 16 | Fenton Avenue Charter Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 17.4% | Developing 39/100 |
| 17 | Hubbard Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 37/100 |
| 18 | Herrick Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 12.3% | Developing 34/100 |
| 19 | Sylmar Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 12.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 20 | Evergreen Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 2.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Schools in 91342 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.
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