For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,682 students in 91601, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 91601, CA are Science Academy Stem Magnet, Colfax Charter Elementary School and Toluca Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 91601 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 91601, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91601, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4935 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
Grades: K-5
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Toluca Lake Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 Cahuenga Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-3339
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-3339
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
New Horizons Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5955 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 655-9602
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 655-9602
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #55.
Maurice Sendak Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11414 West Tiara St.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 509-3400
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 509-3400
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Lankershim Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Bakman Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 769-3130
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 769-3130
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 91601, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 91601, CA include Science Academy Stem Magnet, Colfax Charter Elementary School and Toluca Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 91601?
6 public elementary schools are located in 91601.
What is the racial composition of students in 91601?
91601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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