For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,572 students in 91406, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 699 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 91406, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 91406, CA are High Tech La, Lemay Street Elementary School and Stagg Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91406 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91406, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91406, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Tech La
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Lemay Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17520 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-4696
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-4696
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Stagg Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7839 Amestoy Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-9850
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-9850
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Gr: K-12 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17000 Haynes St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,090 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
High Tech La Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5435 Vesper Ave. Rm. B50
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 583-6229
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 583-6229
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Gault Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17000 Gault St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-1933
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-1933
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Anatola Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7364 Anatola Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-8733
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-8733
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
William Mulholland Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17120 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Bassett Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15756 Bassett St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-1340
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-1340
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Cohasset Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15810 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 787-2113
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 787-2113
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
91406, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
West Valley Special Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
6649 Balboa Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 91406, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91406, CA include High Tech La, Lemay Street Elementary School and Stagg Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91406?
14 public schools are located in 91406.
What percentage of students in 91406 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 91406 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91406?
91406 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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