For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,406 students in Sunland, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sunland, CA are Apperson Street Elementary School, Mt. Gleason Middle School and Sunland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunland, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sunland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sunland, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apperson Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10233 Woodward Ave.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-5544
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-5544
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Gleason Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10965 Mt. Gleason Ave.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 951-2580
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 951-2580
Gr: 6-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Sunland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Hillrose St.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-1631
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-1631
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sunland, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sunland, CA include Apperson Street Elementary School, Mt. Gleason Middle School and Sunland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sunland?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sunland.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunland?
Sunland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sunland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sunland include: Sunland Elementary School vs. Apperson Street Elementary School, Apperson Street Elementary School vs. Sunland Elementary School
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