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Best Canoga Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,542 students in Canoga Park, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,819 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Canoga Park, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Canoga Park, CA are Justice Street Academy Charter, Pomelo Community Charter and Capistrano Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canoga Park, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Canoga Park have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Canoga Park, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Justice Street Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23350 Justice St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Pomelo Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7633 March Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 887-9700
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8118 Capistrano Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 883-8981
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Village Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7357 Jordan Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 716-2887
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Multicultural Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7510 Desoto Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 716-5783
Gr: K-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Canoga Park Senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6850 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 673-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ingenium Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22250 Elkwood St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 456-4590
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
N.e.w. Academy Canoga Park
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21425 Cohasset St.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 710-2640
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Nevada Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22120 Chase St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 348-2169
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Hart Street Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21040 Hart St.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 340-6222
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Canoga Park Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7438 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 340-3591
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Owensmouth Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6921 Jordan Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 340-7663
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Canoga Park Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22250 Elkwood St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 702-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Canoga Park, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Canoga Park, CA include Justice Street Academy Charter, Pomelo Community Charter and Capistrano Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canoga Park?
13 public schools are located in Canoga Park.
What percentage of students in Canoga Park go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Canoga Park are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canoga Park?
Canoga Park public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Canoga Park are often viewed compared to one another?

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