For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,047 students in Sherman Oaks, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 3,069 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in Sherman Oaks, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA are Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter and Riverside Drive Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman Oaks, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sherman Oaks have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sherman Oaks, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14755 Greenleaf St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-8283
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-8283
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Drive Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13061 Riverside Dr.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-4525
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-4525
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Louis Armstrong Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
High Tech La Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 583-6229
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 583-6229
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math Sci And Tech Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15355 Morrison St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 808-0158
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 808-0158
Gr: 5-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Sherman Oaks, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15355 Morrison St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 808-0158
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 808-0158
Gr: 5-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA include Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter and Riverside Drive Charter.
How many public schools are located in Sherman Oaks?
6 public schools are located in Sherman Oaks.
What percentage of students in Sherman Oaks go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in Sherman Oaks are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sherman Oaks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sherman Oaks include: Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter vs. Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Riverside Drive Charter vs. Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Dixie Canyon Community Charter vs. Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
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