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Elementary Schools in Northridge, California

Above Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 57.8/100

Northridge, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.8/100 — 14.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary at 91/100, where 72.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Northridge schools average 33.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 13 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.7% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
57.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
61.9
28.8 – 90.7
Avg Exceeded %
33.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How Northridge schools compare

Northridge's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8 — 14.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.8 to 90.7, a 61.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 72.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Northridge schools average 33.9% 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 Northridge averages 17.7%, 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 Northridge

4 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling7 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Northridge ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
72.2%Strong
91/100
2Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
61.0%Strong
79/100
3Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
45.5%Solid
68/100
4Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
41.6%Solid
68/100
5Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
36.0%Solid
63/100
6Darby Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
38.0%Solid
60/100
7Northridge Academy High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
15.4%Solid
59/100
8Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
31.0%Solid
52/100
9Lorne Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
21.6%Developing
49/100
10Andasol Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
30.8%Developing
49/100
11Calahan Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26.1%Developing
46/100
12Napa Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.7%Developing
38/100
13Northridge Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Needs Support
29/100

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 Northridge

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.

Heritage Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1005 students
16:1Private
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 340 students
5:1Private
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 191 students
18:1Private
St. Nicholas School
Church of the Nazarene · Grades Pre-K-8 · 181 students
16:1Private
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 180 students
5:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Northridge

  • 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 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8/100, which is 14.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.9% 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 Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary with a Scope Score of 91/100 and 72.2% 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 57.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 33.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.8 to 90.7, a 61.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Northridge?
Northridge has 13 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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