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Schools in 91326 — Northridge, California

91326 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 71.8 — 28.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 59.8 to 79.4, a 19.5-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
71.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
19.5
59.8 – 79.4
Avg Exceeded %
50.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 91326 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies with a Scope Score of 79 and 61.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 50.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 91326 averages 12.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91326 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91326
91326Northridge471.8
91325Northridge756.0-15.8
91324Northridge455.1-16.7
91321Newhall949.5-22.3
91331Arleta1138.8-33.0
91320Newbury Park860.6-11.2

School archetypes in 91326

2 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around

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

All schools in 91326

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
79Los Angeles61.0%82.6%5.9%0.1%
2Porter Ranch Community
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
77Los Angeles55.3%78.5%10.4%0.3%
3Castlebay Lane Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
71Los Angeles46.2%73.0%14.8%0.4%
4Darby Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
60Los Angeles38.0%63.4%16.8%0.1%

Schools in 91326 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91326

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Northridge good?
Northridge's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 71.8/100, which is 28.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 50.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). 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 Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 61.0% 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 71.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (28.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 50.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 59.8 to 79.4, a 19.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Northridge?
Northridge 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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.