Puc Community Charter Elementary

PUC Community Charter Elementary serves 296 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Burbank, California. The school earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — built on a 9.1 academic score and a 9.3 growth score. That growth number is worth pausing on.

Growth scores measure annual student improvement relative to peers who started at the same level. A 9.3 reflects students advancing significantly faster than expected. The results show up across every ranking set: PUC Community Charter sits at #2 out of 29 schools in Burbank and ranks #197 among 9,533 public schools in California — outperforming 98% of the state.

Among California's 5,817 elementary schools, it places #163. The student-teacher ratio is 19.7 to 1. With 296 students across six grade levels, the school runs at a size that allows consistent instruction without the diffusion of attention common at larger campuses.

As a public charter, PUC Community Charter enrolls students by application rather than attendance zone. Families within and outside Burbank's traditional boundaries can apply — and given the school's sustained performance across every comparison set, that option is worth knowing.

Puc Community Charter Elementary is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.