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Best Schools in La Crescenta, CA
La Crescenta, CA has 20 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 14 elementary) serving 14,721 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in La Crescenta exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in La Crescenta, CA
The top high schools in La Crescenta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Canada High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Canada Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1993 Students
2. Anderson W. Clark Magnet High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
3. Crescenta Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2488 Students
4. Verdugo Hills Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Crescenta, CA
The top middle schools in La Crescenta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rosemont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1275 Students
2. Mt. Gleason Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Crescenta, CA
The top elementary schools in La Crescenta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palm Crest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Canada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 599 Students
2. Monte Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 695 Students
3. Valley View Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 455 Students
4. Dunsmore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 562 Students
5. Abraham Lincoln Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 509 Students
6. John C. Fremont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 589 Students
7. La Crescenta Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 411 Students
8. Mountain View Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students
9. Sunland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 289 Students
10. Vinedale College Preparatory Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 203 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Crescenta, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Crescenta, CA has a total population of 17,961 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Crescenta, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood La Crescenta, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Crescenta, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Crescenta, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit La Crescenta, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in La Crescenta, CA
How many schools are in La Crescenta, CA?
La Crescenta, CA has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 14,721 students in total.
How do schools in La Crescenta perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in La Crescenta score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in La Crescenta exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in La Crescenta?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in La Crescenta
10 of 10 schools in La Crescenta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 9B: 1
All 10 public schools we grade in La Crescenta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary
- Dunsmore Elementary
- La Crescenta Elementary
- Monte Vista Elementary
- Mountain Avenue Elementary
- Valley View Elementary
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.