Elementary Schools in Northridge, California: Northridge schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 57.6/100

Northridge, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.6/100 — 14.4 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary at 90/100, where 72.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Northridge schools average 35.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 10 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.8% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

57.6

State avg: 43.2

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

52.1

38.0 – 90.1

Avg Exceeded %

35.8%

State avg: 21.3%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

17.8%

State avg: 17.9%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	10	Solid 57.6/100	35.8%	+14.4
High	2	Solid 61.0/100	25.6%	+17.3
Middle	3	Solid 54.9/100	28.4%	+14.5

How Northridge schools compare

Northridge has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.6/100 — 14.4 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary with a Scope Score of 90 and 72.2% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Northridge schools average 35.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Northridge averages 17.8% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Northridge

2 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Northridge

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling	72.2%	Strong 90/100
2	Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling	61.0%	Strong 80/100
3	Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around	41.6%	Solid 69/100
4	Valley International Preparatory High Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around	35.7%	Solid 69/100
5	Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around	45.5%	Solid 68/100
6	Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around	36.0%	Solid 66/100
7	Darby Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around	38.0%	Solid 60/100
8	Northridge Academy High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	15.4%	Solid 53/100
9	Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	31.0%	Solid 52/100
10	Andasol Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	30.8%	Solid 51/100
11	Lorne Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	21.6%	Developing 48/100
12	Calahan Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	26.1%	Developing 47/100
13	Magnolia Science Academy 7 Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	18.2%	Developing 43/100
14	Napa Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	13.7%	Developing 38/100
15	Northridge Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	7.7%	Developing 30/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 15 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Northridge

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Heritage Christian School

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1005 students

16:1Private

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School

Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 340 students

5:1Private

Our Lady of Lourdes School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 191 students

18:1Private

St. Nicholas School

Church of the Nazarene · Grades Pre-K-8 · 181 students

16:1Private

Highland Hall Waldorf School

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 180 students

5:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Northridge

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Northridge good?

Northridge's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.6/100, which is 14.4 points above the state average. 35.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Northridge?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Northridge is Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary with a Scope Score of 90/100 and 72.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.

How do Northridge schools compare to the state average?

Northridge elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.6/100 — 14.4 points above the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 35.8% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.8% vs. 17.9% statewide.

How many schools are in Northridge?

Northridge has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.

What does the Scope Score measure?

The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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