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Best Reseda Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,515 students in Reseda, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 709 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Reseda, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Reseda, CA are Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, James Jordan Middle School and Grover Cleveland Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reseda, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Reseda have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Reseda, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Gr: 4-12 | 1,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
James Jordan Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18600 Lanark St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 882-2496
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Grover Cleveland Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8140 Vanalden Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 885-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,719 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Newcastle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6520 Newcastle Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 343-8795
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Science Academy 5
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18238 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 705-5676
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Cantara Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17950 Cantara St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 342-5191
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Vanalden Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19019 Delano St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 342-5131
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Reseda Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18230 Kittridge St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-3600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Garden Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18141 Valerio St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 343-4762
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Melvin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7700 Melvin Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 886-7171
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
John R. Wooden High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18741 Elkwood St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-0203
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Zane Grey Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18230 Kittridge St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-3769
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Shirley Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19452 Hart St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 342-6183
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Magnolia Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18238 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 609-0507
Gr: 6-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Bertrand Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7021 Bertrand Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 342-1103
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Reseda Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7265 Amigo Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 343-1312
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Blythe Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18730 Blythe St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-4066
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19451 Wyandotte St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 886-8980
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center
Special Education School
19034 Gault St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 881-5341
Gr: 11-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center
Special Education School
8218 Vanalden Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 885-1646
Gr: 12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy Of Business & Entrepreneurship
Alternative School
18720 Linnet St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 821-0336
Gr: K-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Reseda, CA?
How many public schools are located in Reseda?
21 public schools are located in Reseda.
What percentage of students in Reseda go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Reseda are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Reseda?
Reseda public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Reseda are often viewed compared to one another?

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