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Best San Fernando Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,692 students in San Fernando, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 413 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in San Fernando, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Fernando, CA are Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy, O'melveny Elementary School and Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Fernando, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Fernando have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Fernando, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12441 Bromont Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3860
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
O'melveny Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
728 Woodworth St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-5621
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-6428
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13330 Vaughn St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
Gr: K-12 | 2,629 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
San Fernando Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Mott St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-3201
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
576 North Maclay Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-7181
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
San Fernando Institute Of Applied Media
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 North Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5455
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
San Fernando Senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11133 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-tech Prep Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3946
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3915
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Gridley-montanez Dual Language Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1907 Eighth St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1243
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
San Fernando Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 North Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Mission Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11015 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1777
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Fernando, CA?
How many public schools are located in San Fernando?
14 public schools are located in San Fernando.
What percentage of students in San Fernando go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in San Fernando are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Fernando?
San Fernando public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Fernando are often viewed compared to one another?

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