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Best Schools in Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 18,450 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Sherman Oaks exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sherman Oaks, CA
The top high schools in Sherman Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birmingham Community Charter High
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Community Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 3058 Students
2. Van Nuys Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2323 Students
3. Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students
4. University High School Charter
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Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sherman Oaks, CA
The top middle schools in Sherman Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emerson Community Charter
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
2. Louis Armstrong Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1329 Students
3. Van Nuys Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 869 Students
4. William Mulholland Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1002 Students
5. Ivy Bound Acad Of Math Sci And Tech Charter Mid
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Ivy Bound Acad Of Math Sci And Tech Charter Mid District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 139 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sherman Oaks, CA
The top elementary schools in Sherman Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roscomare Road Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
2. Lanai Road Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
3. Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
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Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 501 Students
4. Kester Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 836 Students
5. Dixie Canyon Community Charter
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Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 610 Students
6. Encino Charter Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
7. Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
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Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
8. Chandler Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students
9. Riverside Drive Charter
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Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
10. Nurtury The
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Nurtury The • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sherman Oaks, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sherman Oaks, CA has a total population of 50,840 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sherman Oaks, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sherman Oaks, CA
How many schools are in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Sherman Oaks, CA has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 18,450 students in total.
How do schools in Sherman Oaks perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Sherman Oaks score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Sherman Oaks exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sherman Oaks?
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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Every school in Sherman Oaks
6 of 6 schools in Sherman Oaks carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 1C: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Sherman Oaks. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (6)
- Chandler Elementary
- Dixie Canyon Community Charter
- Ivy Bound Acad Of Math Sci And Tech Charter
- Louis Armstrong Middle
- Riverside Drive Charter
- Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Private schools (7)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.