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Best Northridge Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,486 students in Northridge, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,837 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Northridge, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Northridge, CA are Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies and Valley International Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northridge, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Northridge have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Northridge, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Gr: 1-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Valley International Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18827 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 306-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,839 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9240 Wish Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4381
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Andasol Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10126 Encino Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-8631
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Lorne Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17440 Lorne St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 342-3123
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Calahan Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18722 Knapp St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-4612
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Northridge Academy High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9601 Zelzah Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 700-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18355 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-0585
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Napa Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19010 Napa St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 885-1441
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17960 Chase St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Ivy Bound Math Sci And Tech Charter Mid 2
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20040 Parthenia St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Gr: 5-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Northridge, California

Northridge, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ivy Bound Academy Math Science And Technical Charter Middle 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
20040 Parthenia St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Gr: 5-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Valley Community Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
9333 Brightwood Ct.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 920-5285
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Northridge, CA?
How many public schools are located in Northridge?
14 public schools are located in Northridge.
What percentage of students in Northridge go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Northridge are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northridge?
Northridge public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Northridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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