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Best Schools in Valencia, CA

13 public K-12 schools in Valencia from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

13 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Valencia, CA using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

13
Schools
11,730
Students
Avg Quality
25.4:1
Avg Class Size

How the Valencia Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Valencia, CA enrolls 11,730 students across 13 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 1 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 25.4:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Valencia is Valencia High, scoring 28/100 (F) with 2,286 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Valencia schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Valencia housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Valencia High accounts for 19.5% of all Valencia public-school enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Valencia-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Valencia school enrollment varies 5.2× across entities

Valencia school enrollment ranges from 441 students (lowest) to 2,286 students (highest), a spread of 1,845 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Valencia student-teacher ratio is 25.4:1 — high (typically associated with larger urban scale or staffing constraints that have widened the headcount gap)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Valencia High 28 F
2. West Ranch High 35 F
3. Arroyo Seco Junior High 28 F
4. West Creek Academy 52 C-
5. Bridgeport Elementary 47 D
6. Valencia Valley Elementary 35 F
7. Meadows Elementary 36 F
8. Oak Hills Elementary 38 F
9. Charles Helmers Elementary 53 C-
10. Old Orchard Elementary 32 F
11. Tesoro Del Valle Elementary 47 D
12. Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart 21 F
13. North Park Elementary 43 D

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Valencia, CA?

The top-rated school in Valencia is Valencia High with a quality score of 28/100. There are 13 public schools in Valencia with 11,730 total students.

How many schools are in Valencia, CA?

Valencia has 13 public schools with a total enrollment of 11,730 students. 1 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 25.4:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.