For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 825 students in Sylmar, CA (there are , serving 885 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in Sylmar, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Sylmar, 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.
Sylmar, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sylmar have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sylmar, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brainard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11407 Brainard Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 899-5241
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 899-5241
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Harding Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13060 Harding St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 365-9237
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 365-9237
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Sylmar Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Bledsoe St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13050 Borden Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3723
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3723
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Fenton Avenue Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11828 Gain St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 896-7482
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 896-7482
Grades: 3-5
| 634 students
Rank: #66.
Dyer Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14500 Dyer St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1932
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1932
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Sylmar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13291 Phillippi Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1078
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1078
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Olive Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Tyler St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3900
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3900
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Osceola Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14940 Osceola St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 362-1556
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 362-1556
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Herrick Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13350 Herrick Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1864
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1864
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Hubbard Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13325 Hubbard St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1944
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1944
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Sylmar Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13050 Borden Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3700
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13570 Eldridge Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 897-1187
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 897-1187
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1414.
Evergreen Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13101 Dronfield Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-5989
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-5989
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12749 El Dorado Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-5816
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-5816
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Sylmar, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 485-0933
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 485-0933
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sylmar, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sylmar, CA include Brainard Elementary School, Harding Street Elementary School and Sylmar Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in Sylmar?
15 public schools are located in Sylmar.
What percentage of students in Sylmar go to public school?
48% of all K-12 students in Sylmar are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sylmar?
Sylmar public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sylmar are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sylmar include: Sylmar Elementary School vs. Hubbard Street Elementary School
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