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Elementary Schools in Sherman Oaks, California

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 55.5/100

Sherman Oaks, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.5/100 — 11.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 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 33.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.2% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.4
46.4 – 61.8
Avg Exceeded %
33.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Sherman Oaks schools compare

Sherman Oaks's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.5 — 11.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 46.4 to 61.8, a 15.4-point spread.

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

High-ceiling schools: Sherman Oaks schools average 33.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Sherman Oaks averages 17.2%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Sherman Oaks

2 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Sherman Oaks ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScore
1Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
Solid
62/100
2Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
Solid
60/100
3Chandler Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
Solid
56/100
4Riverside Drive Charter
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
Solid
54/100
5Louis Armstrong Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
Developing
46/100

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

  • 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 Sherman Oaks good?
Sherman Oaks's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.5/100, which is 11.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.6% 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 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 55.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 33.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 46.4 to 61.8, a 15.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks has 5 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.

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