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Schools in 91601 — North Hollywood, California

91601 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.9 — 7.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.8 to 74.6, a 45.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
50.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.8
28.8 – 74.6
Avg Exceeded %
21.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 91601 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Colfax Charter Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 54.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 21.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 91601 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +6.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 91601 averages 27.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 91601 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91601
91601North Hollywood750.9
91605North Hollywood733.6-17.3
91606North Hollywood644.0-6.9

School archetypes in 91601

2 On the Rise1 High Ceiling4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91601 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 91601

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Colfax Charter Elementary
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
75Los Angeles54.3%80.3%10.0%0.1%
2North Hollywood Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
70Los Angeles36.2%56.9%31.5%0.6%
3Toluca Lake Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
55Los Angeles28.1%56.3%17.5%0.3%
4East Valley Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
44Los Angeles8.0%26.8%24.9%0.9%
5Maurice Sendak Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
42Los Angeles12.1%35.0%19.3%0.1%
6Amelia Earhart Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles0.0%9.1%50.9%1.7%
7Lankershim Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
29Los Angeles8.0%26.9%37.0%0.2%

Schools in 91601 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 91601

  • 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 North Hollywood good?
North Hollywood's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.9/100, which is 7.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 21.0% 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 North Hollywood?
The highest-scoring elementary school in North Hollywood is Colfax Charter Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 54.3% 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 North Hollywood schools compare to the state average?
North Hollywood elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 21.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.8 to 74.6, a 45.8-point spread.
How many schools are in North Hollywood?
North Hollywood has 7 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.