For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 5,056 students in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Pacoima are Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, San Fernando Senior High School and Mission Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13330 Vaughn St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
Grades: K-12
| 2,877 students
Rank: #22.
San Fernando Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11133 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7600
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Mission Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11015 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1777
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1777
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA include Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, San Fernando Senior High School and Mission Continuation.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando?
the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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