For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,414 students in 91401, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 645 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 91401, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 91401, CA are Chandler Elementary School, Jack London Community Day and Erwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91401 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91401, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91401, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14030 Weddington St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 789-6173
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 789-6173
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Jack London Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12924-a Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Erwin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13400 Erwin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 988-6292
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 988-6292
Grades: K-5
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
Ararat Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6555 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13000 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,834 students
Rank: #66.
Kittridge Street Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13619 Kittridge St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-7926
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-7926
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #77.
Van Nuys Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6464 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 785-2195
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 785-2195
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #88.
Jack London Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12924 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
91401, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6555 Sylmar Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 91401, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91401, CA include Chandler Elementary School, Jack London Community Day and Erwin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91401, CA?
8 public schools are located in 91401, CA.
What percentage of students in 91401, CA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 91401, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91401, CA?
91401, CA public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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