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Elementary Schools in Sylmar, California: Sylmar schools average near the state. The 24.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 44.2/100

Sylmar, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.2/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Harding Street Elementary at 56/100, where 23.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Sylmar schools average 18.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.6% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.2
31.4 – 55.6
Avg Exceeded %
18.6%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.6%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary9Developing
44.2/100
18.6%-0.6
High5Developing
46.3/100
13.9%+2.6
Middle2Developing
46.0/100
16.6%+3.4

How Sylmar schools compare

Sylmar has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.2/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Harding Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 23.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Sylmar averages 23.6% — 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 Sylmar

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1PUC Lakeview Charter High
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
23.8%Solid
59/100
2Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Solid
59/100
3Harding Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
23.0%Solid
56/100
4PUC Community Charter Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
27.7%Solid
55/100
5El Dorado Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.0%Developing
49/100
6PUC Triumph Charter Academy and PUC Triumph Charte
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
49/100
7Sylmar Charter High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
48/100
8Sylmar Leadership Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Developing
46/100
9Dyer Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
46/100
10Olive Vista Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
43/100
11Osceola Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
43/100
12Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
41/100
13Hubbard Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
15.1%Developing
37/100
14Herrick Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.3%Developing
34/100
15Sylmar Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
31/100
16Evergreen Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
2.2%Needs Support
25/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 16 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 Sylmar

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.

St. Didacus School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 236 students
23:1Private
Sunland Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 97 students
3:1Private
Poverello of Assisi Preschool
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K · 53 students
33:1Private
Park Montessori Children'S Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-K · 6 students
10:1Private
Our Lady of Victory
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-12 · 6 students
4:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Sylmar

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 Sylmar good?
Sylmar's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.2/100, which is within 0.6 points of the state average. 18.6% 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 Sylmar?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sylmar is Harding Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 23.0% 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 Sylmar schools compare to the state average?
Sylmar elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.2/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 18.6% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Sylmar?
Sylmar has 9 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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