For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,513 students in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Balboa are Stagg Street Elementary School, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Magnolia Science Academy 2. 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA include Stagg Street Elementary School, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Magnolia Science Academy 2.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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