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Best 91406 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,386 students in 91406, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 564 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 91406, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 91406, CA are High Tech La, Lemay Street Elementary School and Stagg Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91406 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91406, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 91406, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Tech La
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lemay Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17520 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-4696
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Stagg Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7839 Amestoy Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-9850
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17000 Haynes St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Gault Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17000 Gault St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-1933
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Gr: 6-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Anatola Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7364 Anatola Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-8733
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
William Mulholland Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17120 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Bassett Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15756 Bassett St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-1340
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Cohasset Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15810 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 787-2113
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 91406, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 91406, CA include High Tech La, Lemay Street Elementary School and Stagg Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91406?
13 public schools are located in 91406.
What percentage of students in 91406 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 91406 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91406?
91406 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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