For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,723 students in Tarzana, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 844 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Tarzana, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tarzana, CA are Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics, Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School and Nestle Avenue Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarzana, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tarzana have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tarzana, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5213 Crebs Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18720 Linnet St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,584 students
Rank: #33.
Nestle Avenue Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5060 Nestle Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 342-6148
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 342-6148
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Tarzana Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5726 Topeka Dr.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-1424
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-1424
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tarzana, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Tarzana, CA include Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics, Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School and Nestle Avenue Charter.
How many public schools are located in Tarzana, CA?
4 public schools are located in Tarzana, CA.
What percentage of students in Tarzana, CA go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Tarzana, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tarzana, CA?
Tarzana, CA public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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