Highlands Elementary
Saugus, CA · Saugus Union · Grades K-6
1,208th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 79%▲ Improving
Highlands Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary 1,208th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 79% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2015 to 79th in 2025 — improving.
Highlands Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 351 students tested
Highlands Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 583 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.0% | 57.6% | ▲ 19.6 pts | |
| White | 51.4% | 28.5% | ▼ 22.9 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 6.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Highlands Elementary
Typical home value $817K in zip 91350 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highlands Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Emblem AcademySaugus Union · 0.9 mi away554th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 68% - 8James Foster ElementarySaugus Union · 0.9 mi away1,343rd of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 57% - 8Rosedell ElementarySaugus Union · 1.1 mi away1,191st of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 56% - 9North Park ElementarySaugus Union · 1.6 mi away636th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 65% - 10Charles Helmers ElementarySaugus Union · 1.6 mi away522nd of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 70% - 9Bridgeport ElementarySaugus Union · 1.8 mi away717th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 67% - 7Rio Vista ElementarySaugus Union · 2 mi away1,909th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 48% - 9Mountainview ElementarySaugus Union · 2.2 mi away952nd of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highlands Elementary in?
Highlands Elementary is part of the Saugus Union district in Saugus, California.
Is Highlands Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary 1,208th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 79% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands Elementary?
Hispanic 58%, White 29%, Asian 7%, Two or more races 4% (583 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91350 is $817K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.