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#867 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 27% of private schools

Sierra Canyon School

Elementary School

11052 Independence Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311

Last updated: April 2026

Private

443

Students

10.3:1

Student-Teacher

Kindergarten – 6th

Grades Served

Top 27%

in CA

About Sierra Canyon School

Sierra Canyon School is an private elementary school in Chatsworth, CA 91311. The school serves approximately 443 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 72.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $117,574, where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Sierra Canyon School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Chatsworth, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.3:1

This School

22.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

443

This School

593

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

5.5

Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sierra Canyon School (this school)	—	443	10.3:1	5.8
Germain Academy For Academic Achievement	0.7 mi	558	20.7:1	5.2
Ernest Lawrence Middle	1.2 mi	1,072	22.3:1	4.2
Chatsworth Park ES Urban Planning/Comm Development Magnet	1.2 mi	435	24.2:1	6.8
Superior Street Elementary	1.8 mi	463	22:1	6.3
Our Community Charter	2.0 mi	436	21.8:1	5.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention

B 5.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile

A- 7.5 / 10

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Enrollment 443

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

11052 Independence Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
SIERRA CANYON SCHOOL Chatsworth	0.1 mi	1,023	5.8
SIERRA CANYON SCHOOL Chatsworth	0.3 mi	1,089	5.8
DNA Prep Academy Chatsworth	0.5 mi	68	5.8
Germain Academy For Academic Achievement Chatsworth	0.7 mi	558	5.2
Al Falaq Meraj Academy Chatsworth	0.9 mi	161	5.8
MONTESSORI OF CHATSWORTH Chatsworth	1.0 mi	12	5.8
Ernest Lawrence Middle Chatsworth	1.2 mi	1,072	4.2
Stoney Point Continuation Chatsworth	1.3 mi	120	5.6
Chatsworth Charter High Chatsworth	1.3 mi	1,724	6.3
Chatsworth Park ES Urban Planning/Comm Development Magnet Chatsworth	1.2 mi	435	6.8
ST JOHN EUDES SCHOOL Chatsworth	1.5 mi	202	5.8
St. John Eudes Chatsworth	1.5 mi	206	5.8
Academy for Advancement of Children With Autism Chatsworth	1.5 mi	30	5.8
Porter Ranch Community Porter Ranch	1.7 mi	1,396	5.4
William Tell Aggeler Opportunity High Chatsworth	1.9 mi	68	4.8
Aggeler Community Day Chatsworth	1.9 mi	19	5.8
Superior Street Elementary Chatsworth	1.8 mi	463	6.3
Egremont Schools, Inc. Chatsworth	1.7 mi	84	5.8
EGREMONT SCHOOLS Chatsworth	1.7 mi	85	5.8
CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL Chatsworth	1.8 mi	610	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91311 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$117,574

Median Home Value

$837,300

Median Rent

$2,199/mo

Population

40,557

College Educated

44.9%

Homeownership

66.8%

Avg Commute

29.1 min

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Median Age

42.3

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Adams Elementary Riverside, CA	478	5.8
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion Atherton, CA	556	5.8
Agnes L. Smith Elementary Huntington Beach, CA	576	5.8
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary Bonita, CA	405	5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sierra Canyon School

What grades does Sierra Canyon School serve?

Sierra Canyon School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Sierra Canyon School?

Sierra Canyon School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Canyon School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Canyon School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sierra Canyon School rank in CA?

Sierra Canyon School is ranked #867 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Sierra Canyon School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sierra Canyon School has a composite rating of 5.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Sierra Canyon School a private school?

Yes, Sierra Canyon School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades: Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment: 443
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 43
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
County: Los Angeles
Phone: (818) 882-8121
Data Year: 2025–2026

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