For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,109 students in 91436, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 91436, CA are Lanai Road Elementary School and Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 91436 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 91436, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91436, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lanai Road Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4241 Lanai Rd.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 91436, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 91436, CA include Lanai Road Elementary School and Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in 91436?
2 public elementary schools are located in 91436.
What is the racial composition of students in 91436?
91436 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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