For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,047 students in Sherman Oaks, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sherman Oaks have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 elementary schools in Sherman Oaks, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sherman Oaks, CA include Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter and Riverside Drive Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sherman Oaks?
6 public elementary schools are located in Sherman Oaks.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sherman Oaks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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