For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,215 students in La Crescenta, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in La Crescenta, CA are Monte Vista Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Mountain Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crescenta, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Crescenta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Crescenta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2620 Orange Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617
Grades: K-6
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Maryland Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2307 Mountain Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7766
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7766
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Dunsmore Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4717 Dunsmore Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-1758
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-1758
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4310 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
La Crescenta Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4343 La Crescenta Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-3187
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-3187
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
La Crescenta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2600 Foothill Blvd. #301
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(800) 985-0770
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(800) 985-0770
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Crescenta, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Crescenta, CA include Monte Vista Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Mountain Avenue Elementary School. La Crescenta has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Crescenta?
6 public elementary schools are located in La Crescenta.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescenta?
La Crescenta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in La Crescenta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Crescenta include: Mountain Avenue Elementary School vs. Monte Vista Elementary School, Monte Vista Elementary School vs. Mountain Avenue Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School vs. Monte Vista Elementary School
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