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Schools in 91401 — Van Nuys, California

91401 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.7 — 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.8 to 55.5, a 45.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.8
9.8 – 55.5
Avg Exceeded %
19.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 91401 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Chandler Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 34.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 91401 averages 29.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 91401 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91401
91401Van Nuys641.7
91402Panorama City1039.8-1.9
91405Van Nuys434.5-7.1
91406Lake Balboa1038.5-3.1
91411Van Nuys545.8+4.1

School archetypes in 91401

1 Growth Engine5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 91401 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 91401

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Chandler Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
56Los Angeles34.4%60.5%17.3%0.3%
2Erwin Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
53Los Angeles26.4%47.5%18.5%0.1%
3Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
51Los Angeles21.5%46.1%35.2%1.2%
4Kittridge Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
44Los Angeles17.9%39.9%18.7%0.2%
5Van Nuys Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles14.0%32.1%19.6%0.1%
6Jack London Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
10Los Angeles0.0%4.8%69.4%2.2%

Schools in 91401 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 91401

  • 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 Van Nuys good?
Van Nuys's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7/100, which is 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 19.0% 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 Van Nuys?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Van Nuys is Chandler Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 34.4% 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 Van Nuys schools compare to the state average?
Van Nuys elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 19.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 9.8 to 55.5, a 45.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys has 6 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.