For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,613 students in Sylmar, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sylmar have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sylmar, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brainard Elementary 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
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Harding Street Elementary 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
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Sylmar Leadership Academy
(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
| 824 students
Rank: #44.
Fenton Avenue Charter
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: K-5
| 703 students
Rank: #55.
Dyer Street Elementary 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
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Sylmar Elementary 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
| 415 students
Rank: #77.
Olive Vista Middle 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
| 968 students
Rank: #88.
Osceola Street Elementary 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
| 355 students
Rank: #99.
Herrick Avenue Elementary 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
| 376 students
Rank: #1010.
Hubbard Street Elementary 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
| 567 students
Rank: #1111.
El Dorado Avenue Elementary 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
| 352 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sylmar, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sylmar, CA include Brainard Elementary School, Harding Street Elementary School and Sylmar Leadership Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sylmar?
11 public elementary schools are located in Sylmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylmar?
Sylmar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sylmar are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sylmar include: Sylmar Elementary School vs. Hubbard Street Elementary School
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