Schools in 91401 — Van Nuys, California: 7 schools. Average score 3.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
91401 has 7 ranked schools in Van Nuys, averaging a Scope Score of 41.4/100 — 3.4 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 10.4 to 58.2, a 47.8-point spread.
How 91401 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Erwin Elementary with a Scope Score of 58 and 26.4% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 91401 averages 28.4%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 91401 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91401 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91401 | Van Nuys | 7 | Developing 41.4/100 | — |
| 91402 | Panorama City | 11 | Developing 41.1/100 | -0.3 |
| 91405 | Van Nuys | 8 | Developing 40.2/100 | -1.2 |
| 91406 | Lake Balboa | 13 | Developing 41.1/100 | -0.3 |
| 91411 | Van Nuys | 6 | Developing 46.2/100 | +4.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 91401
Hidden gems: 1 school in 91401 is classified as Growth Engine — 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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erwin Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 26.4% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Chandler Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 34.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Kittridge Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 17.9% | Developing 48/100 |
| 4 | Ulysses S. Grant Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 21.5% | Developing 46/100 |
| 5 | Van Nuys Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 40/100 |
| 6 | Ararat Charter Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 9.4% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Jack London Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 10/100 |
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