For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 285 students in North Hills, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,980 private students). 13% of all K-12 students in North Hills, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in North Hills, CA are Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, Mayall Street Elementary School and Valley Charter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Hills, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in North Hills have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Hills, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15848 Stare St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-8661
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-8661
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Mayall Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16701 Mayall St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 363-5058
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 363-5058
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Valley Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16514 Nordhoff St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 810-6713
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 810-6713
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Gledhill Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16030 Gledhill St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-1151
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-1151
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Lassen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15017 Superior St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-8618
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-8618
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Parthenia Academy Of Arts And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16825 Napa St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 891-6955
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 891-6955
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Noble Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8329 Noble Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-1151
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-1151
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Plummer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9340 Noble Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 895-2481
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 895-2481
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Carlos Santana Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9301 Columbus Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 920-4060
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 920-4060
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Langdon Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8817 Langdon Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-0779
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-0779
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
James Monroe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9229 Haskell Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 830-4200
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 830-4200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Albert Einstein Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15938 Tupper St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-4367
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-4367
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Rosa Parks Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8855 Noble Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 895-9620
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 895-9620
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Francisco Sepulveda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15330 Plummer St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 920-2130
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 920-2130
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
North Hills, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16825 Napa St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 891-6955
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 891-6955
Grades: K-5
| 796 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Hills, CA?
The top ranked public schools in North Hills, CA include Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, Mayall Street Elementary School and Valley Charter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Hills?
14 public schools are located in North Hills.
What percentage of students in North Hills go to public school?
13% of all K-12 students in North Hills are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Hills?
North Hills public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Hills include: Carlos Santana Arts Academy vs. Valley Charter Elementary School, Carlos Santana Arts Academy vs. Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, Valley Charter Elementary School vs. Carlos Santana Arts Academy
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