For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,978 students in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Balboa are High Tech La, Stagg Street Elementary School and Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, 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.
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
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 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA include High Tech La, Stagg Street Elementary School and Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys?
the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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