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Best North Hills Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,363 students in North Hills, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 713 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in North Hills, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in North Hills, CA are Mayall Street Elementary School, Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet and Valley Charter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Hills, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in North Hills have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in North Hills, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayall Street Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16701 Mayall St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 363-5058
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15848 Stare St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-8661
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Valley Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16514 Nordhoff St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 810-6713
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Gledhill Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16030 Gledhill St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-1151
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Lassen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15017 Superior St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-8618
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Parthenia Academy Of Arts And Technology
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16825 Napa St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 891-6955
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Plummer Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9340 Noble Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 895-2481
Gr: K-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Noble Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8329 Noble Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-1151
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Carlos Santana Arts Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9301 Columbus Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 920-4060
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Rosa Parks Learning Center
(Math: 23% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8855 Noble Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 895-9620
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Albert Einstein Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15938 Tupper St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-4367
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
James Monroe High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9229 Haskell Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 830-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Langdon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8817 Langdon Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-0779
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Francisco Sepulveda Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15330 Plummer St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 920-2130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in North Hills, CA?
How many public schools are located in North Hills?
14 public schools are located in North Hills.
What percentage of students in North Hills go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in North Hills are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Hills?
North Hills public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Hills are often viewed compared to one another?

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