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Elementary Schools in Van Nuys, California

Near Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 40.5/100

Van Nuys, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 40.5/100 — 3.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Kester Avenue Elementary at 73/100, where 53.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Van Nuys schools average 17.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 15 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
40.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
63.1
9.8 – 72.8
Avg Exceeded %
17.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
28.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How Van Nuys schools compare

Van Nuys's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.5 — 3.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.8 to 72.8, a 63.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Kester Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 53.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Van Nuys averages 28.6%, which is below 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 Van Nuys

1 High Ceiling14 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Van Nuys ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Kester Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
53.8%Strong
73/100
2Van Nuys Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.2%Solid
58/100
3Erwin Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26.4%Solid
53/100
4Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
21.5%Solid
51/100
5Sylvan Park Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.7%Solid
51/100
6Stagg Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26.9%Developing
46/100
7Kittridge Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
44/100
8Van Nuys Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.0%Developing
38/100
9Van Nuys Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.0%Developing
37/100
10Hazeltine Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
37/100
11Valerio Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Developing
35/100
12Columbus Avenue
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
35/100
13Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
8.4%Developing
32/100
14Will Rogers Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
11/100
15Jack London Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
10/100

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 Van Nuys

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.

Laurence School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 357 students
8:1Private
Valley School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 287 students
10:1Private
Childrens Community School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 107 students
7:1Private
North Hills Prep
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-12 · 78 students
10:1Private
St. Elisabeth School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 68 students
10:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Van Nuys

  • 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 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.5/100, which is 3.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 17.0% 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 Kester Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 53.8% 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 40.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 17.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 9.8 to 72.8, a 63.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys has 15 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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