For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,155 students in 91316, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,117 private students). 35% of all K-12 students in 91316, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 91316, CA are Academy For Enriched Sciences, Encino Charter Elementary School and Emelita Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91316 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91316, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91316, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Encino Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16941 Addison St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Emelita Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17931 Hatteras St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 342-6353
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 342-6353
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
91316, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 91316, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91316, CA include Academy For Enriched Sciences, Encino Charter Elementary School and Emelita Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91316?
3 public schools are located in 91316.
What percentage of students in 91316 go to public school?
35% of all K-12 students in 91316 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91316?
91316 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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