Best Schools in Saugus, California
8 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 High
Choosing a school in Saugus?
Use this page to compare every school in Saugus by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Emblem Academy
Elementary · Saugus Union. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Saugus High
High · William S. Hart Union High. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Plum Canyon Elementary
Elementary · Saugus Union. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Saugus for 2026 are Emblem Academy (8.3/10), Saugus High (7.8/10), and Plum Canyon Elementary (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$788,100
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$788,100
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 27% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Saugus schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Saugus schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Saugus
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emblem Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Saugus High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Plum Canyon Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Highlands Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Rosedell Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | James Foster Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Santa Clarita Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Mountainview Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.9/10
- Median household income
- $139,788
- Median home value
- $788,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 85%
38% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Saugus compares
California rank
#168 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.7
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$140k
140% of California median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Saugus, California
Saugus fields 8 ranked public schools with a city average of 7.6 out of 10. Six of those eight — 75% — score at or above 7.0, which means most addresses in the city feed into a school that clears a strong baseline. That share of above-average schools is one of the most parent-relevant numbers available: it signals a city where strong performance is common, not concentrated in a single zone.
Emblem Academy leads at 8.2 out of 10, the highest individual score in the city. Highlands Elementary and Rosedell Elementary each score 8.0. Mountainview Elementary hits 7.9 and Santa Clarita Elementary follows at 7.8. Those five schools cluster within four-tenths of a point of each other — a tight spread that practically removes the pressure of landing at your exact top pick. If Emblem Academy isn't in your zone, Highlands and Rosedell perform at essentially the same level.
Two of the 8 ranked schools score below 7.0, and zoning determines which school a given address feeds. That distinction matters. Before settling on a neighborhood or specific address, confirm the school assignment for that location — the gap between the upper and lower tiers is real, even in a city with a strong overall average.
The takeaway for parents: Saugus offers a competitive school landscape with a high floor and a clear top performer. A city average of 7.6, 75% of schools above the 7.0 mark, and an 8.2 at the top give families a solid foundation to work from. Parents who make school quality a primary criterion in their home search will find Saugus reduces the risk of a weak assignment — but confirming the specific school for any given address remains the essential final step.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 777 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 849 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.5 |
| 3 | 583 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.7 |
| 4 | 662 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.7 |
| 5 | 475 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.5 |
| 6 | 170 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.1 |
| 7 | 914 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.9 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,295 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 |
Schools in Saugus
Saugus, California · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$139,788
Median Home Value
$788,100
Median Rent
$2,384/mo
Population
62,343
College Educated
41%
Homeownership
85%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Community Profile
Saugus has a median household income of $139,788. It is a well-educated community where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $788,100, with a median rent of $2,384/month. The local poverty rate of 5.8% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 7
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Saugus, California
How many schools are in Saugus, California?
Saugus has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Saugus, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Saugus is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Saugus, California?
The top-ranked school in Saugus on MySchoolScout is Emblem Academy with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Saugus, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Saugus on MySchoolScout is Emblem Academy with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Saugus, California?
The top-ranked high school in Saugus on MySchoolScout is Saugus High with a composite score of 7.8/10.
How many school districts serve Saugus, California?
Saugus is served by 2 school districts: Saugus Union, William S. Hart Union High.
What is the education level in Saugus, California?
According to Census data, 41% of adults in Saugus have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Saugus, California?
The median household income in Saugus is approximately $139,788 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saugus, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Saugus is 25.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Saugus, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.