For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,766 students in Sun Valley, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,330 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Sun Valley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sun Valley, CA are Stonehurst Avenue Elementary School, Alliance Marine - Innovation And Technology 6-12 Complex and Fenton Stem Acad Elementary Center For Sci Tech Engr And Math. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sun Valley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
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 Sun Valley, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stonehurst Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9851 Stonehurst Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-8014
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-8014
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Alliance Marine - Innovation And Technology 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11933 Allegheny St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(747) 223-2649
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(747) 223-2649
Gr: 6-12 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Fenton Stem Acad Elementary Center For Sci Tech Engr And Math
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8926 Sunland Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 962-3636
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 962-3636
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8926 Sunland Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 962-3636
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 962-3636
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
John H. Francis Polytechnic
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12431 Roscoe Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-3600
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Roscoe Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10765 Strathern St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-3018
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-3018
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Richard E. Byrd Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Arleta Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-4300
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Fernangeles Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12001 Art St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-0380
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-0380
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Sun Valley Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7330 Bakman Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 255-5100
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 255-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Vinedale College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10150 La Tuna Canyon Rd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-0106
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-0106
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Robert H. Lewis Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12508 Wicks St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-3980
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Valley Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9171 Telfair Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-4600
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Ledge Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-6406
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-6406
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities
Alternative School
19452 Hart St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(747) 316-2533
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(747) 316-2533
Gr: K-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sun Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sun Valley, CA include Stonehurst Avenue Elementary School, Alliance Marine - Innovation And Technology 6-12 Complex and Fenton Stem Acad Elementary Center For Sci Tech Engr And Math.
How many public schools are located in Sun Valley?
14 public schools are located in Sun Valley.
What percentage of students in Sun Valley go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Sun Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sun Valley?
Sun Valley 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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