For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,655 students in Tarzana, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tarzana have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tarzana, CA (2025)
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
| 567 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
| 1,403 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
| 441 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
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tarzana, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tarzana, CA include Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics, Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School and Nestle Avenue Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tarzana?
4 public elementary schools are located in Tarzana.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarzana?
Tarzana public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tarzana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tarzana include: Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics vs. Nestle Avenue Charter, Nestle Avenue Charter vs. Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics, Tarzana Elementary School vs. Nestle Avenue Charter
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