Best Arleta Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,250 students in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Arleta are Vena Avenue Elementary School, Canterbury Avenue Elementary School and Montague Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vena Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9377 Vena Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-9551
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Canterbury Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13670 Montague St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 892-1104
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Montague Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 Montague St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0215
Gr: K-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Beachy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9757 Beachy Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0241
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Sharp Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13800 Pierce St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-9573
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Arleta High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14200 Van Nuys Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Bert Corona Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Remick Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 834-5805
Gr: 5-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima, CA include Vena Avenue Elementary School, Canterbury Avenue Elementary School and Montague Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima?
the neighborhood of Arleta, Pacoima public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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