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Best Santa Clarita ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,365 students in Santa Clarita, CA (there are , serving 273 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Santa Clarita, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Santa Clarita, CA are Emblem Academy, Plum Canyon Elementary School and Saugus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clarita, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Clarita have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Santa Clarita, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emblem Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22635 Espuella Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Gr: K-6 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Plum Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28360 North Alfred Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Gr: K-6 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Saugus High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21900 Centurion Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22201 West Cypress Pl.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Gr: K-6 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22500 Pamplico Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Gr: K-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27332 Catala Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Rosedell Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27853 Urbandale Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Gr: K-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Santa Clarita Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27177 Seco Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5340
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Ilead Agua Dulce
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-6386
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Bowman (Jereann) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21508 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 253-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
28110 North Wellston Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5306
Rank: n/an/a
Hart Rop
Vocational School
21515 Centre Point Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Gr: 9-12
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Santa Clarita, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Gr: K-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
28110 North Wellston Dr
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-8865
Gr: K-6
33301 Agua Dulce Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91380
(661) 347-6016
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
21445 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Clarita, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Clarita, CA include Emblem Academy, Plum Canyon Elementary School and Saugus High School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Clarita?
12 public schools are located in Santa Clarita.
What percentage of students in Santa Clarita go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Santa Clarita are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Clarita are often viewed compared to one another?

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