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Best Pacoima Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,569 students in Pacoima, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 486 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Pacoima, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pacoima, CA are Vena Avenue Elementary School, Canterbury Avenue Elementary School and Montague Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacoima, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pacoima have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pacoima, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vena Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9377 Vena Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-9551
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Canterbury Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13670 Montague St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 892-1104
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Montague Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 Montague St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0215
Gr: K-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Pacoima Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11016 Norris Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0201
Gr: K-6 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Bert Corona Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12513 Gain St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 480-6810
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Haddon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10115 Haddon Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0244
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Beachy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9757 Beachy Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0241
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Sara Coughlin Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11035 Borden St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-6428
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #99.
Pacoima Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Sharp Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13800 Pierce St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-9573
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Arleta High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14200 Van Nuys Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Hillery T. Broadous Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12561 Filmore St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-5236
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Telfair Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10975 Telfair Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-7411
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Bert Corona Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Remick Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 834-5805
Gr: 5-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Charles Maclay Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12540 Pierce Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Fenton Primary Center
Charter School
11351 Dronfield Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 485-5900
Gr: K-2 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pacoima, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pacoima, CA include Vena Avenue Elementary School, Canterbury Avenue Elementary School and Montague Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in Pacoima?
16 public schools are located in Pacoima.
What percentage of students in Pacoima go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Pacoima are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pacoima?
Pacoima public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pacoima are often viewed compared to one another?

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