Schools in 91401 — Van Nuys, California: 6 schools. Average score 3.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
91401 has 6 ranked schools in Van Nuys, averaging a Scope Score of 38.1/100 — 3.3 points below the state average of 41.4 (a state average weighted to 91401's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 12.4 to 52.3, a 39.9-point spread.
How 91401 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Erwin Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 26.4% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 91401's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +78 scale-score points across 5 schools in 91401 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91401 averages 28.4%, above the state average of 18.7%, weighted to 91401's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 91401 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91401 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91401 | Van Nuys | — | 6 | 38.1/100 | — |
| 91411 | Van Nuys | 1.3 | 5 | 50.5/100 | +12.4 |
| 91405 | Van Nuys | 1.8 | 8 | 35.0/100 | -3.1 |
| 91423 | Sherman Oaks | 1.8 | 3 | 49.0/100 | +11.0 |
| 91606 | North Hollywood | 2.2 | 7 | 43.7/100 | +5.6 |
| 91605 | North Hollywood | 2.4 | 7 | 30.0/100 | -8.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 91401
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91401 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 91401
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erwin Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 26.4% | Strong 52/100 |
| 2 | Chandler Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 34.4% | Strong 50/100 |
| 3 | Kittridge Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 17.9% | Solid 41/100 |
| 4 | Van Nuys Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Ararat Charter Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 9.4% | Developing 27/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulysses S. Grant Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 21.5% | Developing 50/100 |
| 2 | Jack London Continuation Los Angeles Unified continuation high school | 0.0% | Needs Support 12/100 · 9th in class |
Schools in 91401 on the map
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology