For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,815 students in Santa Clarita, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clarita, CA are Emblem Academy, Plum Canyon Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clarita, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Clarita have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Clarita, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emblem Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22635 Espuella Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Gr: K-6 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Plum Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28360 North Alfred Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22201 West Cypress Pl.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Gr: K-6 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22500 Pamplico Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27332 Catala Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Rosedell Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27853 Urbandale Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Gr: K-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Ilead Agua Dulce
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-6386
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-6386
Gr: K-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clarita, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clarita, CA include Emblem Academy, Plum Canyon Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Clarita?
7 public elementary schools are located in Santa Clarita.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Santa Clarita are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Santa Clarita include: Highlands Elementary School vs. Emblem Academy, Rosedell Elementary School vs. Mountainview Elementary School, James Foster Elementary School vs. Mountainview Elementary School
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.