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Elementary Schools in Northridge, California

9 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Northridge schools compare

Northridge's 9 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 56.2 — 10.7 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 36.1 to 80.9, a 44.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary with a composite of 80.9 and 72.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Northridge schools average 37.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Northridge averages 16.9%, which is near the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
56.2
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
44.8
36.1 – 80.9
Avg Exceeded %
37.7%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
9
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 80.9 72.2% 92.4% 3.1% 0.0%
2 Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 72.0 61.0% 82.7% 5.2% 0.0%
3 Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 63.2 45.5% 70.1% 14.5% 0.0%
4 Darby Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 59.3 37.8% 63.4% 16.7% 0.0%
5 Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 54.5 31.0% 59.7% 21.0% 0.0%
6 Calahan Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 48.6 26.0% 43.8% 21.7% 0.0%
7 Andasol Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 48.4 30.7% 52.6% 22.6% 0.0%
8 Lorne Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 42.7 21.8% 46.8% 20.1% 0.0%
9 Napa Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 36.1 13.6% 34.1% 27.2% 0.0%