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Best 91342 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,572 students in 91342, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91342, CA are Brainard Elementary School, Harding Street Elementary School and Sylmar Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 91342 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 91342, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 91342, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brainard Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11407 Brainard Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 899-5241
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Harding Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13060 Harding St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 365-9237
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Sylmar Leadership Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14550 Bledsoe St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Dyer Street Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14500 Dyer St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1932
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Fenton Avenue Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11828 Gain St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 896-7482
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Sylmar Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13291 Phillippi Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1078
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Osceola Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14940 Osceola St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 362-1556
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Herrick Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13350 Herrick Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1864
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Hubbard Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13325 Hubbard St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1944
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Olive Vista Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14600 Tyler St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12749 El Dorado Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-5816
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 91342, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91342, CA include Brainard Elementary School, Harding Street Elementary School and Sylmar Leadership Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 91342?
11 public elementary schools are located in 91342.
What is the racial composition of students in 91342?
91342 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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