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10 schools in La Crescenta

California · Public K-12

La Crescenta has 10 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 8,198 California students across 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in La Crescenta

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,198
-353 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 54%
% Hispanic
12%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
26%
was 28%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Abraham Lincoln ElementaryElementaryKG-06495
Anderson W. Clark Magnet HighHigh09-121,136
Cloud PreschoolElementaryM-M·
Crescenta Valley HighHigh09-122,624
Dunsmore ElementaryElementaryKG-06589
La Crescenta ElementaryElementaryKG-06400
Monte Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-06721
Mountain Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-06551
Rosemont MiddleMiddle07-081,221
Valley View ElementaryElementaryKG-06461

About La Crescenta

Across La Crescenta, California, 10 public schools educates about 8,198 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 820, higher than the state mean of about 578.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 8,551 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,198 in SY 2024-25. La Crescenta now counts 9 public schools, down from 10 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for La Crescenta discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in La Crescenta?
La Crescenta, California has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,198 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in La Crescenta?
La Crescenta has 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in La Crescenta?
Crescenta Valley High is the largest public school in La Crescenta by enrollment, with approximately 2,624 students.
What school districts serve La Crescenta?
La Crescenta public schools are operated by Glendale Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in La Crescenta cover?
Public schools in La Crescenta serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.