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Best Schools in 91401, CA
91401, CA has 21 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 13,045 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 91401 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 91401, CA
The top high schools in 91401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Nuys Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2323 Students
2. Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students
3. Jack London Continuation
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 70 Students
4. Jack London Community Day
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 32 Students
Best Middle Schools in 91401, CA
The top middle schools in 91401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louis Armstrong Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1329 Students
2. Van Nuys Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 869 Students
3. James Madison Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1284 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 91401, CA
The top elementary schools in 91401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kester Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 836 Students
2. Chandler Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students
3. Riverside Drive Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
4. John B. Monlux Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 640 Students
5. Erwin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 606 Students
6. Kittridge Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 710 Students
7. Ararat Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ararat Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 325 Students
8. Van Nuys Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
9. Andres And Maria Cardenas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
10. Laurence School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurence School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 357 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 91401, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
91401, CA has a total population of 40,176 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 91401, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 91401, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 91401, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 91401, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 91401, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 91401, CA
How many schools are in 91401, CA?
91401, CA has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 13,045 students in total.
How do schools in 91401 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 91401 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 91401 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 91401?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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