For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,163 students in 91406, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 699 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 91406, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 91406, CA are High Tech La, Lemay Street Elementary School and Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91406 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91406, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91406, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Tech La
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Lemay Street Elementary School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
High Tech La Middle School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Stagg Street Elementary School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 3,058 students
Rank: #88.
Gault Street Elementary School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 511 students
Rank: #1010.
Anatola Avenue Elementary School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
William Mulholland Middle School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Cohasset Street Elementary School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Bassett Street Elementary School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
91406, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
High Technical La (Closed 2023)
Charter School
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Grades: 9-12
| 394 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 91406, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91406, CA include High Tech La, Lemay Street Elementary School and Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12.
How many public schools are located in 91406?
14 public schools are located in 91406.
What percentage of students in 91406 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 91406 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91406?
91406 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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