Best elementary schools in Glendale Unified (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 20 schools in Glendale Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 178Monte Vista ElementaryLa Crescenta · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 721 students
- 276Mountain Avenue ElementaryLa Crescenta · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 375Valley View ElementaryLa Crescenta · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 461 students
- 473Dunsmore ElementaryLa Crescenta · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 589 students
- 571Benjamin Franklin ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 608 students
- 668Abraham Lincoln ElementaryLa Crescenta · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 495 students
- 765John C. Fremont ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 578 students
- 864Horace Mann ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 672 students
- 964Mark Keppel ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 955 students
- 1064Verdugo Woodlands ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 676 students
- 1158La Crescenta ElementaryLa Crescenta · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 1251R. D. White ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 948 students
- 1351Glenoaks ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 486 students
- 1451Thomas Jefferson ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 815 students
- 1550Balboa ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 799 students
- 1649Thomas Edison ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 859 students
- 1744Cerritos ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 490 students
- 1841John Muir ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 810 students
- 1939John Marshall ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 486 students
- 2032Columbus ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 488 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monte Vista Elementary La Crescenta · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 78.0 Top 25% | 85% Math proficiency | 721 |
| 2 | Mountain Avenue Elementary La Crescenta · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 75.5 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 3 | Valley View Elementary La Crescenta · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 75.4 Top 25% | 80% Math proficiency | 461 |
| 4 | Dunsmore Elementary La Crescenta · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 72.6 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 589 |
| 5 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 70.6 Top 25% | 61% Math proficiency | 608 |
| 6 | Abraham Lincoln Elementary La Crescenta · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 68.1 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 495 |
| 7 | John C. Fremont Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 64.6 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 578 |
| 8 | Horace Mann Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 70% Math proficiency | 672 |
| 9 | Mark Keppel Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 955 |
| 10 | Verdugo Woodlands Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 676 |
| 11 | La Crescenta Elementary La Crescenta · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 12 | R. D. White Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.0 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 948 |
| 13 | Glenoaks Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 50.7 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 486 |
| 14 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 50.5 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 815 |
| 15 | Balboa Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 49.6 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 799 |
| 16 | Thomas Edison Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 49.3 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 859 |
| 17 | Cerritos Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 44.4 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 490 |
| 18 | John Muir Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 810 |
| 19 | John Marshall Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 486 |
| 20 | Columbus Elementary Glendale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 488 |
Monte Vista Elementary in La Crescenta leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Glendale Unified with a Success Index (US) of 78.0. Of the 20 schools shown, 20 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California elementary schools rankings, every school on the Glendale Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Glendale Unified?
Monte Vista Elementary in La Crescenta, California ranks first among elementary schools in Glendale Unified with a Success Index (US) of 78.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 721).
How are elementary schools in Glendale Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.