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Northridge · 91326

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Porter Ranch CommunityBeckford Charter for Enriched StudiesCastlebay Lane CharterDarby Avenue Elementary91326N ↑
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91326 at a glance

91326 (Northridge) has 4 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

4Elementary schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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4 comparable schools · average 68.7/100 · range 55.2–76.5

Explore ZIP codes near 91326

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
91311Chatsworth62.6 mi
91324Northridge52.7 mi
91344Granada Hills132.8 mi
91325Northridge83.3 mi
91306Winnetka94.7 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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High Ceiling 2Growth Engine 1Building Momentum 1
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Schools in 91326

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Elementary schools in 91326 · 4 schools

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Porter Ranch Community
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
55.3%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 77/100
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
61.0%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100
Castlebay Lane Charter
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
46.2%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100
Darby Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38.0%83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 91326?
This SchoolScope directory lists 4 public schools in 91326 (Northridge) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 91326?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Porter Ranch Community (77/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 91326 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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