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Best Schools in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA
Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA has 18 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,671 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Lake Balboa greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA
The top high schools in Lake Balboa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Tech La
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High Tech La District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
2. Birmingham Community Charter High
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Birmingham Community Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 3058 Students
3. Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
4. Northridge Academy High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 900 Students
5. Magnolia Science Academy 2
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Magnolia Science Academy 2 District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 511 Students
6. Robert Fulton College Preparatory
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1244 Students
7. Independence Continuation
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA
The top middle schools in Lake Balboa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Mulholland Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1002 Students
2. Northridge Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA
The top elementary schools in Lake Balboa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Encino Charter Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
2. Stagg Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
3. Lemay Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
4. Gault Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
5. Anatola Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
6. Cohasset Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
7. Bassett Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 615 Students
8. Happy Preschool Land
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Happy Preschool Land • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 42 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA has a total population of 6,441 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, 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 Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA.
ISP Report Card
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA
How many schools are in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA?
Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,671 students in total.
How do schools in Lake Balboa perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Lake Balboa score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Lake Balboa greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake Balboa?
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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