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Best Panorama City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,997 students in Panorama City, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,111 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Panorama City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Panorama City, CA are Ranchito Avenue Elementary School, Liggett Street Elementary School and Alta California Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panorama City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Panorama City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Panorama City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ranchito Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7940 Ranchito Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 988-1710
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Liggett Street Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9373 Moonbeam Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 892-4388
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Alta California Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14859 Rayen St.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 830-4400
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Panorama City Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8600 Kester Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 895-4230
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Michelle Obama Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8150 North Cedros Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 778-5425
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Chase Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14041 Chase St.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 830-4440
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Burton Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8111 Calhoun Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 908-1287
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Panorama High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8015 Van Nuys Blvd.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 909-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Vista Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15040 Roscoe Blvd.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 901-2727
Gr: 6-8 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Cal Burke High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14630 Lanark St.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 781-7665
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Primary Academy For Success
9075 Willis Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 920-2932
Gr: K-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Panorama City, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Panorama City, CA include Ranchito Avenue Elementary School, Liggett Street Elementary School and Alta California Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Panorama City?
11 public schools are located in Panorama City.
What percentage of students in Panorama City go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Panorama City are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Panorama City?
Panorama City public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Panorama City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Panorama City include: Panorama High School vs. Cal Burke High School

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