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Best Sherman Oaks Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,890 students in Sherman Oaks, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 3,242 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in Sherman Oaks, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA are Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter and Riverside Drive Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman Oaks, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sherman Oaks have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sherman Oaks, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14755 Greenleaf St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-8283
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Drive Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13061 Riverside Dr.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-4525
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Louis Armstrong Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math Sci And Tech Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15355 Morrison St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 646-4992
Gr: 5-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Sherman Oaks, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math Science And Technical Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
15355 Morrison St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 808-0158
Gr: 5-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA include Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter and Riverside Drive Charter.
How many public schools are located in Sherman Oaks?
5 public schools are located in Sherman Oaks.
What percentage of students in Sherman Oaks go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in Sherman Oaks are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sherman Oaks are often viewed compared to one another?

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