For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,681 students in 91411, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 214 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 91411, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 91411, CA are Kester Avenue Elementary School, Van Nuys Senior High School and Van Nuys Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91411 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91411, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91411, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
91411, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 91411, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91411, CA include Kester Avenue Elementary School, Van Nuys Senior High School and Van Nuys Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 91411?
5 public schools are located in 91411.
What percentage of students in 91411 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 91411 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91411?
91411 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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