Garden Grove Elementary

Garden Grove Elementary serves 302 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Reseda, California. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating anchored by a 9.7 growth score, one of the strongest measures of year-over-year student progress in the state. The statewide standing makes the case quickly.

Garden Grove ranks #121 out of 9,533 public schools in California, outperforming 99% of all public schools in the state. Among the 20 public schools in Reseda, it ranks first. That combination of elite statewide position and top local standing distinguishes it from most of what families encounter when comparing options in the San Fernando Valley.

Academics score 8.8 out of 10, but growth is the headline number. A 9.7 growth score means students here are advancing faster than their peers at virtually every other school in California — not just arriving at a high baseline, but actively climbing. The school operates with a 20.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio across its 302 students.

For parents prioritizing measurable forward progress over reputation alone, the growth trajectory sets Garden Grove apart.

The student-teacher ratio at Garden Grove Elementary is 20.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.