Schools in 91405 — Van Nuys, California: 8 schools. Average score 5.7 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
91405 has 8 ranked schools in Van Nuys, averaging a Scope Score of 35.0/100 — 5.7 points below the state average of 40.7 (a state average weighted to 91405's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 19.6 to 57.2, a 37.6-point spread.
How 91405 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Lashon Academy with a Scope Score of 57 and 27.2% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 91405's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +80 scale-score points across 5 schools in 91405 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 91405 averages 22.5%, above the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 91405's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 91405 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91405 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91405 | Van Nuys | — | 8 | 35.0/100 | — |
| 91401 | Van Nuys | 1.6 | 6 | 42.4/100 | +7.4 |
| 91402 | Panorama City | 1.6 | 10 | 38.0/100 | +3.0 |
| 91411 | Van Nuys | 1.7 | 5 | 50.5/100 | +15.5 |
| 91406 | Lake Balboa | 2.8 | 12 | 39.4/100 | +4.4 |
| 91343 | North Hills | 2.9 | 15 | 39.8/100 | +4.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 91405
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91405 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 91405
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lashon Academy Los Angeles County Office of Education Growth Engine | 27.2% | Strong 57/100 |
| 2 | Hazeltine Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.2% | Developing 33/100 |
| 3 | Valerio Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 11.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 4 | Columbus Avenue Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 8.4% | Developing 27/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Charter Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 8.0% | Developing 26/100 |
| 2 | Robert Fulton College Preparatory Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 4.1% | Needs Support 20/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performin Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 17.0% | Solid 56/100 |
Schools in 91405 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