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Elementary Schools in West Hills, California: West Hills schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 53.8/100

West Hills, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 53.8/100 — 8.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-Hig at 83/100, where 62.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. West Hills schools average 31.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 8 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.0% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
52.0
31.0 – 83.0
Avg Exceeded %
31.2%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How West Hills schools compare

West Hills has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 53.8/100 — 8.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-Hig with a Scope Score of 83 and 62.6% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. West Hills schools average 31.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in West Hills averages 16.0% — near the state average of 17.9%.

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

School archetypes in West Hills

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Solid Base4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in West Hills

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-Hig
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
62.6%Strong
83/100
2Pomelo Community Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
37.3%Solid
63/100
3Capistrano Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
28.0%Solid
57/100
4Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
32.5%Solid
57/100
5Justice Street Academy Charter
Los Angeles Unified Solid Base
41.4%Solid
54/100
6Hamlin Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
21.7%Developing
43/100
7Nevada Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
42/100
8Enadia Way Technology Charter
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.7%Developing
31/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 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 West Hills

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.

Chaminade College Preparatory-High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 1206 students
20:1Private
De Toldeo High School
Episcopal · Grades 9-12 · 357 students
6:1Private
West Valley Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 208 students
15:1Private
Kadima Day School
Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 177 students
7:1Private
Hill Point Montessori Preparatory School
Nonsectarian · Grades N · 40 students
10:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about West Hills

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 West Hills good?
West Hills's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.8/100, which is 8.9 points above the state average. 31.2% 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 West Hills?
The highest-scoring elementary school in West Hills is Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-Hig with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 62.6% 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 West Hills schools compare to the state average?
West Hills elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.8/100 — 8.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 31.2% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in West Hills?
West Hills 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 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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