For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,693 students in Van Nuys, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Van Nuys, CA are Jack London Community Day, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and High Tech La Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Nuys, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Van Nuys have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Van Nuys, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
High Tech La Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Grades: 6-12
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14646 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 988-9128
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 988-9128
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
William Mulholland Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #77.
Van Nuys Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5435 Vesper Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 267-5900
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 267-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #88.
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
(Math: 10% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 1,258 students
Van Nuys, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Harvest Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
5300 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
6555 Sylmar Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
6628 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
14935 Valerio St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Grades: K-2
| 227 students
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
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Van Nuys, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Van Nuys, CA include Jack London Community Day, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and High Tech La Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Van Nuys?
8 public middle schools are located in Van Nuys.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Van Nuys are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Van Nuys include: High Tech La Middle School vs. Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
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