For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,449 students in 91401, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 628 private students). 88% 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 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91401, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91401, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Erwin Elementary School
(Math: 39% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Ararat Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Van Nuys Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6464 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 785-2195
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 785-2195
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Kittridge Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Jack London Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12924 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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?
8 public schools are located in 91401.
What percentage of students in 91401 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 91401 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91401?
91401 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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