Public schools in Valencia, CA
13 open public schools with an address in Valencia, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,730
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
25.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Valencia public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Valencia, CA: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,730 students, an average of 902 per school. The largest campus is Valencia High (2,286 students), and the largest elementary school is West Creek Academy (983).
Saugus Union operates the most schools here (5), and 3 regular districts have at least one Valencia campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 25.4:1, higher 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 24% 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 Valencia
Saugus Union
Public school district
5 schools in Valencia · 15 total
Newhall
Public school district
4 schools in Valencia · 10 total
William S. Hart Union High
Public school district
3 schools in Valencia · 16 total
Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Valencia
Elementary schools in Valencia
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Elementary Saugus Union | KG–06 | 866 | 26.2:1 | |
| Charles Helmers Elementary Saugus Union | KG–06 | 524 | 26.2:1 | |
| Meadows Elementary Newhall | KG–06 | 729 | 26:1 | |
| North Park Elementary Saugus Union | KG–06 | 441 | 25.9:1 | |
| Oak Hills Elementary Newhall | KG–06 | 660 | 25.4:1 | |
| Old Orchard Elementary Newhall | KG–06 | 520 | 22.6:1 | |
| Tesoro del Valle Elementary Saugus Union | KG–06 | 503 | 25.8:1 | |
| Valencia Valley Elementary Newhall | KG–06 | 738 | 24.6:1 | |
| West Creek Academy Saugus Union | KG–06 | 983 | 28.9:1 |
Middle schools in Valencia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Seco Junior High William S. Hart Union High | 07–08 | 1,239 | 24.4:1 |
High schools in Valencia
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart District · Charter | 07–12 | 464 | 24.3:1 | |
| Valencia High William S. Hart Union High | 09–12 | 2,286 | 23.4:1 | |
| West Ranch High William S. Hart Union High | 09–12 | 1,777 | 24.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.7%
- Hispanic30.1%
- Black3.6%
- Asian19.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Valencia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,730 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Valencia
How many public schools are in Valencia, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Valencia: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 11,730 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Valencia?
Schools with an address in Valencia belong to 4 education agencies, led by Saugus Union (5 schools), Newhall (4 schools), William S. Hart Union High (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Valencia?
Valencia High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Valencia, with 2,286 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Valencia?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Valencia are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Valencia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Valencia public schools is 25.4:1, higher 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 Valencia 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