Balboa Elementary

Balboa Elementary sits in Glendale, a dense, walkable city tucked between the San Gabriel Mountains and the LA sprawl — the kind of place where tree-lined neighborhoods and a strong sense of community make it feel like a small town despite being minutes from everything. The school lands solidly in the upper third statewide, with math and science scores that stand out a bit more than English, making it a good fit for families who value well-rounded academics in a school that's clearly doing more right than wrong. Glendale Unified has a reputation for taking education seriously, and Balboa reflects that — a reliable neighborhood school for families putting down roots in one of the San Fernando Valley's most established communities.