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Best Northridge Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 7,042 students in Northridge, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Northridge, CA are Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies and Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northridge, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Northridge have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Northridge, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Gr: 1-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,784 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9240 Wish Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4381
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Andasol Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10126 Encino Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-8631
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Lorne Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17440 Lorne St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 342-3123
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Calahan Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18722 Knapp St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-4612
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18355 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-0585
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Napa Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19010 Napa St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 885-1441
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17960 Chase St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Northridge, CA?
How many public elementary schools are located in Northridge?
11 public elementary schools are located in Northridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Northridge?
Northridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Northridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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