Sylmar Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sylmar, California 91342 · Los Angeles Unified
#4702 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#46503 of 50,301 nationally
About Sylmar Elementary
Sylmar Elementary is a public elementary located in Sylmar, in the Los Angeles Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 393 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4702nd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (26th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 393.
There are 14 schools in Sylmar; Sylmar Elementary ranks 13th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.7
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 Sylmar Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sylmar Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Olive Vista Middle
Sylmar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
897 students · 329 m away
Sylmar Charter High
Sylmar · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,463 students · 749 m away
Sylmar Leadership Academy
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–8
850 students · 752 m away
PUC Community Charter Elementary
Sylmar · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
298 students · 997 m away
PUC Triumph Charter Academy and PUC Triumph Charter High
Sylmar · Charter high · Grades 6–12
794 students · 1.2 km away
PUC Lakeview Charter High
Sylmar · Charter high · Grades 9–12
444 students · 1.2 km away
Dyer Street Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students · 1.4 km away
Herrick Avenue Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students · 1.7 km away
Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy
San Fernando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students · 1.9 km away
Hubbard Street Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students · 2.1 km away
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393 students
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393 students
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
Hollister Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sylmar Elementary a good school?
Sylmar Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 17.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4702 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 Sylmar Elementary rank in California?
Sylmar Elementary ranks #4702 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #46503 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sylmar Elementary?
Sylmar Elementary had 393 students in 2025.
Is Sylmar Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Sylmar Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sylmar Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sylmar Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.