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School District Guides for Santa Clarita Valley
Understand which school districts serve each SCV neighborhood. The Santa Clarita Valley uses a split system — elementary districts handle younger grades, while the Hart District serves all SCV students for secondary education.
How School Districts Work in SCV
The Santa Clarita Valley school system is organized differently than many communities. Instead of a single unified district, SCV uses separate elementary districts for younger students and a shared secondary district (the Hart District) for grades 7–12.
Elementary Districts (4)
Serve younger students. Which one covers your home depends on your address:
- • Saugus Union — Valencia, Saugus (K–6)
- • Newhall SD — Newhall, Stevenson Ranch, parts of Valencia (TK–6)
- • Sulphur Springs — Canyon Country (TK–6)
- • Castaic Union — Castaic (TK–8)
Secondary District (1)
Serves all SCV students for junior high and high school:
- • William S. Hart Union High School District
- • Grades 7–12 (or 9–12 for Castaic students)
- • ~21,000 students valleywide
- • Includes 8 high schools and 6 junior highs
Important: District boundaries don't always align with neighborhood names. A home in "Valencia" might be in the Saugus Union or Newhall School District depending on its exact location. Always verify school assignments by address with the relevant district.
School Guides by Neighborhood
Tap a neighborhood to see which districts commonly serve the area.
Valencia
Understanding which school districts serve Valencia — and what families should know before choosing a home in this popular SCV community.
Saugus
A practical guide to the school districts serving Saugus — with the same top-rated elementary district as Valencia at more affordable price points.
Stevenson Ranch
How school districts work in Stevenson Ranch — an unincorporated SCV community with strong elementary schools and shared Hart District secondary paths.
Castaic
Understanding school coverage in Castaic — a growing community with its own elementary district and expanding educational infrastructure.
Newhall
A guide to school districts in Newhall — SCV's historic heart with affordable homes and strong elementary schools in the Newhall School District.
Canyon Country
What families need to know about schools in Canyon Country — SCV's most affordable community with elementary coverage from Sulphur Springs Union School District.
District Overviews
Learn about each district that serves the Santa Clarita Valley.
Secondary District
Elementary Districts
Saugus Union
The Saugus Union School District is one of the highest-rated elementary districts in the Santa Clarita Valley, serving k...
Newhall SD
The Newhall School District serves transitional kindergarten through sixth grade in portions of Newhall, Stevenson Ranch...
Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs Union School District provides kindergarten through sixth grade education in Canyon Country and the east...
Castaic Union
Castaic Union School District serves the Castaic community for elementary and middle school grades. The district is grow...
District information referenced from the City of Santa Clarita's school resources page, the Santa Clarita Valley SELPA district list, and official district websites. The SCV SELPA identifies five core districts: Castaic Union, Newhall, Saugus Union, Sulphur Springs Union, and William S. Hart Union High School District. Last verified April 2026.