For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 5,220 students in Van Nuys, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Van Nuys, CA are High Tech La, Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing and Birmingham Community Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Nuys, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Van Nuys have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Van Nuys, CA (2026-27)
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 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 | 3,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Van Nuys, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Harvest Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
5300 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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%
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%
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 charter schools in Van Nuys, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Van Nuys, CA include High Tech La, Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing and Birmingham Community Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Van Nuys?
7 public charter schools are located in Van Nuys.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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