For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,010 students in Sun Valley, CA (there are , serving 1,191 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Sun Valley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sun Valley, CA are Stonehurst Avenue Elementary School, Fenton Stem Acad Elementary Center For Sci Tech Engr And Math and Alliance Marine - Innovation And Technology 6-12 Complex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sun Valley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sun Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stonehurst Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9851 Stonehurst Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-8014
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-8014
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Fenton Stem Acad Elementary Center For Sci Tech Engr And Math
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8926 Sunland Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 962-3636
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 962-3636
Grades: K-6
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Alliance Marine - Innovation And Technology 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11933 Allegheny St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(747) 223-2649
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(747) 223-2649
Grades: 6-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #44.
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8926 Sunland Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 962-3636
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 962-3636
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
John H. Francis Polytechnic
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12431 Roscoe Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-3600
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,215 students
Rank: #66.
Richard E. Byrd Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Arleta Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-4300
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #77.
Roscoe Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10765 Strathern St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-3018
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-3018
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #88.
Sun Valley Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7330 Bakman Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 255-5100
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 255-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #99.
Fernangeles Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12001 Art St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-0380
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-0380
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1010.
Vinedale College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10150 La Tuna Canyon Rd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-0106
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-0106
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9171 Telfair Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-4600
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 347 students
Rank: #1212.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Ledge Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-6406
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-6406
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Rank: #1313.
Robert H. Lewis Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12508 Wicks St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-3980
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-3980
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities
Alternative School
8501 Arleta Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(747) 316-2533
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(747) 316-2533
Grades: K-12
| 737 students
Sun Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8926 Sunland Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 962-3636
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 962-3636
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
12105 Allegheny St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 368-1557
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 368-1557
Grades: 6-12
| 784 students
9171 Telfair Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-4600
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 394-4600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sun Valley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sun Valley, CA include Stonehurst Avenue Elementary School, Fenton Stem Acad Elementary Center For Sci Tech Engr And Math and Alliance Marine - Innovation And Technology 6-12 Complex.
How many public schools are located in Sun Valley?
14 public schools are located in Sun Valley.
What percentage of students in Sun Valley go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Sun Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sun Valley?
Sun Valley public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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