For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,264 students in Encino, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,625 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in Encino, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Encino has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Encino, CA are Lanai Road Elementary School, Academy For Enriched Sciences and Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Encino, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Encino have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Encino, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lanai Road Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4241 Lanai Rd.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Academy For Enriched Sciences
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17551 Miranda St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Encino Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16941 Addison St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Emelita Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17931 Hatteras St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 342-6353
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 342-6353
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Encino, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fred E. Lull Special Education Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
17551 Miranda St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Encino, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Encino, CA include Lanai Road Elementary School, Academy For Enriched Sciences and Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter. Encino has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Encino?
5 public schools are located in Encino.
What percentage of students in Encino go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in Encino are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Encino?
Encino public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Encino are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Encino include: Emelita Street Elementary School vs. Encino Charter Elementary School, Lanai Road Elementary School vs. Encino Charter Elementary School, Lanai Road Elementary School vs. Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
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