For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 21,742 students in Van Nuys, CA (there are 17 private schools, serving 1,662 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Van Nuys, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Van Nuys, CA are Kester Avenue Elementary School, Chandler Elementary School and High Tech La. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Nuys, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Van Nuys have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Van Nuys, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5353 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Grades: K-5
| 882 students
Rank: #22.
Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14030 Weddington St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 789-6173
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 789-6173
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
High Tech La
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Lemay Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17520 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-4696
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-4696
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Jack London Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12924-a Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Grades: K-12
| 586 students
Rank: #77.
Van Nuys Senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6535 Cedros Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6800
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,176 students
Rank: #88.
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #99.
Erwin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13400 Erwin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 988-6292
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 988-6292
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #1010.
High Tech La Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5435 Vesper Ave. Rm. B50
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 583-6229
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 583-6229
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #1111.
Stagg Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7839 Amestoy Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-9850
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-9850
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1212.
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17000 Haynes St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,090 students
Rank: #1313.
Ararat Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6555 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1414.
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6842 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #1515.
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13000 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,798 students
Rank: #1616.
Gault Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17000 Gault St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-1933
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-1933
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1717.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Grades: 6-12
| 532 students
Rank: #1818.
Valley Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14646 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 988-9128
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 988-9128
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Rank: #1919.
Anatola Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7364 Anatola Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-8733
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-8733
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #2020.
Andres And Maria Cardenas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Calhoun Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 908-6700
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 908-6700
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #2121.
Kittridge Street Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13619 Kittridge St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-7926
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-7926
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #2222.
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7150 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 781-1040
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 781-1040
Grades: K-5
| 636 students
Rank: #2323.
William Mulholland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17120 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #2424.
Cohasset Street Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15810 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 787-2113
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 787-2113
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2525.
Valerio Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15035 Valerio St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 785-8683
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 785-8683
Grades: K-5
| 706 students
Rank: #2626.
Van Nuys Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6464 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 785-2195
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 785-2195
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #2727.
Van Nuys Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5435 Vesper Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 267-5900
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 267-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #2828.
Jack London Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12924 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #2929.
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #3030.
Sylvan Park Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6238 Noble Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 988-4020
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 988-4020
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #3131.
Bassett Street Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15756 Bassett St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-1340
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-1340
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #3232.
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7477 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 947-2100
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 947-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 1,258 students
Rank: #3333.
Columbus Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Columbus Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-5440
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-5440
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #3434.
Will Rogers Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14711 Gilmore St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6895
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6895
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Van Nuys, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Harvest Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
5300 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
6555 Sylmar Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K
| n/a students
Northwest Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7400 Van Nuys Blvd., 2
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-0140
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-0140
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
6628 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
14935 Valerio St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Grades: K-2
| 227 students
West Valley Special Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
6649 Balboa Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Van Nuys, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Van Nuys, CA include Kester Avenue Elementary School, Chandler Elementary School and High Tech La.
How many public schools are located in Van Nuys?
34 public schools are located in Van Nuys.
What percentage of students in Van Nuys go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Van Nuys are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Van Nuys are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Van Nuys include: Sylvan Park Elementary School vs. Columbus Avenue Elementary School, Valerio Street Elementary School vs. Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School, Columbus Avenue Elementary School vs. Sylvan Park Elementary School
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