For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,149 students in 91405, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 116 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 91405, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 91405, CA are Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing, Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles and Valley Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91405 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91405, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91405, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6842 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14200 Runnymede St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 389-1184
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 389-1184
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Valley Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14646 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 988-9128
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 988-9128
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7150 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 781-1040
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 781-1040
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Andres And Maria Cardenas Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Calhoun Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 908-6700
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 908-6700
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Valerio Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15035 Valerio St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 785-8683
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 785-8683
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7477 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 947-2100
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 947-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Columbus Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Columbus Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-5440
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-5440
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
91405, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7400 Van Nuys Blvd., 2
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-0140
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-0140
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 75%
6628 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
14935 Valerio St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Gr: K-2 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 91405, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 91405, CA include Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing, Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles and Valley Charter Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 91405?
8 public schools are located in 91405.
What percentage of students in 91405 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 91405 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91405?
91405 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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