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Schools in 91356 — Tarzana, California

91356 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.3 — 11.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 41.6 to 67.7, a 26.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
55.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.1
41.6 – 67.7
Avg Exceeded %
31.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 91356 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle with a Scope Score of 68 and 43.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 31.2% 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 91356 averages 20.8%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 91356 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91356
91356Tarzana455.3
91355Valencia769.3+14.0
91354Valencia375.7+20.4
91352Sun Valley837.3-18.1
91360Thousand Oaks955.4+0.0
91351Canyon Country750.5-4.8

School archetypes in 91356

1 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 91356 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 91356

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
68Los Angeles43.3%64.0%16.0%0.8%
2Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
59Los Angeles34.5%62.5%20.6%0.1%
3Nestle Avenue Charter
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
53Los Angeles29.6%52.6%19.0%0.5%
4Tarzana Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
42Los Angeles17.6%45.0%27.7%0.2%

Schools in 91356 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 91356

  • 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 Tarzana good?
Tarzana's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.3/100, which is 11.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 31.2% 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 Tarzana?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Tarzana is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 43.3% 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 Tarzana schools compare to the state average?
Tarzana elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 31.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 41.6 to 67.7, a 26.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Tarzana?
Tarzana 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.