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Best Schools in Tarzana, CA
Tarzana, CA has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,423 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Tarzana exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tarzana, CA
The top high schools in Tarzana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birmingham Community Charter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Community Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 3058 Students
2. Taft Charter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2147 Students
3. Reseda Charter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1403 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tarzana, CA
The top middle schools in Tarzana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1441 Students
2. William Mulholland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1002 Students
3. Woodland Hills Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tarzana, CA
The top elementary schools in Tarzana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 535 Students
2. Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 741 Students
3. Nestle Avenue Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
4. Tarzana Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
5. Gault Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
6. Calvert Charter For Enriched Studies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
7. Woodcrest School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodcrest School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 267 Students
8. Ideal Academy For Exceptional Learners
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ideal Academy For Exceptional Learners • Private • Grades 1 - 7 • 5 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tarzana, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tarzana, CA has a total population of 20,775 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tarzana, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tarzana, CA
How many schools are in Tarzana, CA?
Tarzana, CA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,423 students in total.
How do schools in Tarzana perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Tarzana score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Tarzana exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tarzana?
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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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Tarzana
4 of 4 schools in Tarzana carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Tarzana. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (4)
- Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
- Nestle Avenue Charter
- Tarzana Elementary
- Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.