Best Sylmar Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 110 students in the neighborhood of Sylmar, Downey, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Sylmar is Nidorf Sytf Barry J.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sylmar, Downey, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sylmar, Downey, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nidorf Sytf Barry J.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sylmar, Downey, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sylmar, Downey, CA include Nidorf Sytf Barry J..
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sylmar, Downey?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sylmar, Downey.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sylmar, Downey?
the neighborhood of Sylmar, Downey public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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