For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,988 students in Tarzana, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 677 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Tarzana, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
Tarzana, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.63, which is equal to the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Tarzana, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School
Charter School
18720 Linnet St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,678 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nestle Avenue Charter
Charter School
5060 Nestle Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 342-6148
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 342-6148
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
5726 Topeka Dr.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-1424
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-1424
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics
Charter School
5213 Crebs Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tarzana, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Tarzana, CA include Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School, Nestle Avenue Charter and Tarzana Elementary School.
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?
82% 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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