For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,031 students in 91042, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91042, CA are Mountain View Elementary School, Pinewood Avenue Elementary School and Plainview Academic Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 91042 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 91042, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91042, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6410 Olcott St.
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 352-1616
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 352-1616
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pinewood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10111 Silverton Ave.
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 353-2515
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 353-2515
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Plainview Academic Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10819 Plainview Ave.
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 353-1730
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 353-1730
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 91042, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91042, CA include Mountain View Elementary School, Pinewood Avenue Elementary School and Plainview Academic Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 91042?
3 public elementary schools are located in 91042.
What is the racial composition of students in 91042?
91042 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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