Public schools in San Fernando, CA
15 open public schools with an address in San Fernando, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,043
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of San Fernando public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in San Fernando, CA: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,043 students, an average of 603 per school. The largest campus is Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (2,629 students), and the largest elementary school is Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy (454).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (13), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 92% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving San Fernando
Elementary schools in San Fernando
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 454 | 18.2:1 | |
| Morningside Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 408 | 20.4:1 | |
| O'Melveny Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 345 | 20.9:1 | |
| San Fernando Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 421 | 20:1 | |
| Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 416 | 21.9:1 |
Middle schools in San Fernando
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy District · Charter | 06–08 | 351 | 22:1 | |
| San Fernando Institute of Applied Media Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 384 | 18.9:1 | |
| San Fernando Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 442 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in San Fernando
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (ASE) Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 420 | 20.4:1 | |
| Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Arts/Theatre/Entertain Mag Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Alternative School | 09–12 | 300 | 15.2:1 | |
| Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Soc Just Humanitas Acad Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 417 | 20.1:1 | |
| Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 321 | 14.9:1 | |
| Mission Continuation Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 127 | 20.7:1 | |
| San Fernando Senior High Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,608 | 18.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in San Fernando
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Next Century Learning Center Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District · Charter | KG–12 | 2,629 | 20.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic96.5%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 San Fernando schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,043 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Fernando
How many public schools are in San Fernando, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in San Fernando: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,043 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Fernando?
Schools with an address in San Fernando belong to 3 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (13 schools), PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy District (1 school), Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in San Fernando?
San Fernando Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in San Fernando, with 1,608 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in San Fernando?
Yes. 2 of the 15 public schools in San Fernando are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in San Fernando schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Fernando public schools is 20.1:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in San Fernando guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities