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Schools in La Crescenta-Montrose · Glendale Unified School District

La Crescenta-Montrose’s public schools outscore 83% of California districts

Math proficiency in La Crescenta-Montrose’s districts is 52%, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving La Crescenta-Montrose, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#149of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
61%
▲ 14 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
52%
▲ 19 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 7 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.4K
▼ 23% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
23.6
CA 21.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
8
5,517 students on the public path
In brief

La Crescenta-Montrose’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 61% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,351 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Rosemont Middle, then Crescenta Valley High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Monica Academy (private), Armenian Sisters' Academy (private) and Elliott Institute (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind La Crescenta-Montrose’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 83% of California school districts, #149 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 83%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (418)Better than 82%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 12,852 test results and a graduating class of 1,918 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of La Crescenta-Montrose’s students in the tested grades sat them (12,944 in math, 12,761 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve La Crescenta-Montrose, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–63 schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
7–8Rosemont MiddleGlendale Unified School DistrictNo scores
9–12Crescenta Valley HighGlendale Unified School DistrictA+

La Crescenta-Montrose’s public schools are run by Glendale Unified School District, which also serves Glendale. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Glendale Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 32 schools · 25,294 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 23.6 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$16,351CA $21,206 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading61%
State average 46.7% · 12761 students tested
Math52%
State average 33.1% · 12944 students tested

La Crescenta-Montrose vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share La Crescenta-Montrose’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
La Crescenta-MontroseA−Glendale Unified
GlendaleA−Glendale Unified
La Cañada FlintridgeA+La Cañada Unified

Every school in La Crescenta-Montrose

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in La Crescenta-Montroseby address
Monte Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6 · La Crescenta
721 students27:1Rate it →
Mountain Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6 · La Crescenta
551 students26:1Rate it →
La Crescenta Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6 · La Crescenta
400 students25:1Rate it →
Rosemont Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8 · La Crescenta
1,221 students24:1Rate it →
Crescenta Valley High
High · Grades 9–12 · La Crescenta
A+
2,624 students23:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Monica Academy
Grades 1–12 · Montrose
Private · Catholic
291 students10:1Rate it →
Armenian Sisters' Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Montrose
Private · Catholic
196 students14:1Rate it →
Elliott Institute
Grades 2–12 · La Crescenta
Private · Special education
26 students6:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Cloud Preschool).

Questions about La Crescenta-Montrose’s schools

Are La Crescenta-Montrose’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools La Crescenta-Montrose children attend outscore 83% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #149 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is La Crescenta-Montrose in?

Glendale Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 25,294 students in 32 schools (2024–25).

Where do La Crescenta-Montrose kids go to high school?

Crescenta Valley High in La Crescenta, with 2,624 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is La Crescenta-Montrose’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Glendale Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does La Crescenta-Montrose spend per student?

$16,351 in Glendale Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in La Crescenta-Montrose?

Yes: St. Monica Academy (Catholic, grades 1–12, 291 students), Armenian Sisters' Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 196 students) and Elliott Institute (special education, grades 2–12, 26 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.