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Best Schools in Sunland, CA
Sunland, CA has 15 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,207 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Sunland greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sunland, CA
The top high schools in Sunland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
2. Verdugo Hills Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sunland, CA
The top middle schools in Sunland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Gleason Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
2. Richard E. Byrd Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1105 Students
3. Charles Maclay Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sunland, CA
The top elementary schools in Sunland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brainard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 145 Students
2. Apperson Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
3. Stonehurst Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students
4. Sunland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 289 Students
5. Fenton Avenue Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fenton Avenue Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 634 Students
6. Sara Coughlin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
7. Plainview Academic Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students
8. Pinewood Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 204 Students
9. Vinedale College Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 203 Students
10. Fenton Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fenton Primary Center District • Charter • Grades KG - 2 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sunland, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sunland, CA has a total population of 22,411 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sunland, 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 Sunland, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sunland, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sunland, 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 Sunland, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sunland, CA
How many schools are in Sunland, CA?
Sunland, CA has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,207 students in total.
How do schools in Sunland perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Sunland score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Sunland greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sunland?
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: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sunland
3 of 3 schools in Sunland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Sunland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.