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

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 57.5/100

Sherman Oaks, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.5/100 — 14.3 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter at 62/100, where 38.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Sherman Oaks schools average 36.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.2% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
57.5
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
8.0
53.6 – 61.7
Avg Exceeded %
36.2%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.2%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary4Solid
57.5/100
36.2%+14.3
Middle2Developing
42.5/100
16.7%+2.1

How Sherman Oaks schools compare

Sherman Oaks has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.5/100 — 14.3 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter with a Scope Score of 62 and 38.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Sherman Oaks schools average 36.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Sherman Oaks averages 16.2% — 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 Sherman Oaks

2 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Sherman Oaks

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
38.7%Solid
62/100
2Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
38.4%Solid
60/100
3Chandler Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34.4%Solid
55/100
4Riverside Drive Charter
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
33.4%Solid
54/100
5Louis Armstrong Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
23.0%Developing
47/100
6High Tech LA Middle
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
10.4%Developing
38/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 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 Sherman Oaks

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.

The Buckley School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 830 students
10:1Private
Emek Hebrew Academy Teichman Family Torah Center
Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 663 students
14:1Private
St. Francis de Sales School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 320 students
26:1Private
Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 182 students
9:1Private
Sunrise School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 131 students
131:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Sherman Oaks

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 Sherman Oaks good?
Sherman Oaks's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.5/100, which is 14.3 points above the state average. 36.2% 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 Sherman Oaks?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sherman Oaks is Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 38.7% 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 Sherman Oaks schools compare to the state average?
Sherman Oaks elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.5/100 — 14.3 points above the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 36.2% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.2% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks has 4 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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