Highlands Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Saugus, California 91350 · Saugus Union
#2398 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#30697 of 50,301 nationally
About Highlands Elementary
Highlands Elementary is a public elementary located in Saugus, in the Saugus Union school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 666 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2398th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 666.
There are 8 schools in Saugus; Highlands Elementary ranks 7th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highlands Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highlands Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Saugus High
Saugus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students · 489 m away
Arroyo Seco Junior High
Valencia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,239 students · 1.3 km away
James Foster Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
508 students · 1.3 km away
Emblem Academy
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students · 1.5 km away
Rosedell Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
660 students · 1.7 km away
Bouquet Canyon Early Learning Academy
Saugus · Public other
· 2.3 km away
North Park Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
441 students · 2.6 km away
Charles Helmers Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students · 2.7 km away
Bridgeport Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
866 students · 2.9 km away
Rio Vista Elementary
Canyon Country · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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666 students
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666 students
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667 students
Sierra View Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
Sunkist Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
Cole Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
667 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Elementary a good school?
Highlands Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 41.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2398 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Highlands Elementary ranks #2398 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #30697 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary?
Highlands Elementary had 666 students in 2025.
Is Highlands Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Highlands Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highlands Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.