For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,250 students in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Arleta are Vena Avenue Elementary School, Canterbury Avenue Elementary School and Montague Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vena Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9377 Vena Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-9551
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-9551
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Canterbury Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13670 Montague St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 892-1104
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 892-1104
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Montague Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Montague St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0215
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0215
Grades: K-5
| 854 students
Rank: #44.
Beachy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9757 Beachy Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0241
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0241
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Arleta High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14200 Van Nuys Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4100
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #66.
Sharp Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13800 Pierce St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-9573
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-9573
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
Bert Corona Charter
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Remick Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 834-5805
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 834-5805
Grades: 5-8
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima, CA include Vena Avenue Elementary School, Canterbury Avenue Elementary School and Montague Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima?
the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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