Transitional kindergarten · Northridge
9 of Northridge’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 382 four-year-olds.
Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 9 campuses in Northridge.
- Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies63 in TK
- Calahan Street Elementary49 in TK
- Andasol Avenue Elementary46 in TK
- Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies44 in TK
- Darby Avenue Elementary40 in TK
- Napa Street Elementary39 in TK
- Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy38 in TK
- Lorne Street Elementary35 in TK
- Magnolia Science Academy 728 in TK
Eligibility
Who can start TK in 2027–28?
Children who turn 4 by September 1, 2027 can start, and it’s free.
Age
Is my child old enough?
A birthday from September 2, 2022 through September 1, 2023 (our arithmetic from the rule). A child who turns 5 by September 1 starts kindergarten instead.
Rule: California Education Code § 48000 (opens in a new tab)
Cost
Does TK cost anything?
No. TK is a free public school year before kindergarten, and enrolling is optional. Hours, before- and after-school care and open seats vary by campus, so ask the school.
Campuses
Which Northridge campuses have a TK class?
9 campuses in Northridge had a TK class in 2025–26.
Campuses by TK headcount
63in TK
Topeka Charter School for Advanced StudiesCharter
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 88Strong · 91st percentile
49in TK
Calahan Street Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 72Developing · 28th percentile
46in TK
Andasol Avenue Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 82Strong · 79th percentile
44in TK
Beckford Charter for Enriched StudiesCharter
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 93Strong · 97th percentile
40in TK
Darby Avenue Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 80Solid · 71st percentile
39in TK
Napa Street Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 71Developing · 27th percentile
38in TK
Dearborn Elementary Charter AcademyCharter
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 83Strong · 81st percentile
35in TK
Lorne Street Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 76Solid · 56th percentile
28in TK
Magnolia Science Academy 7Charter
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 80Solid · 71st percentile
Each campus’s TK headcount is from the state’s 2025–26 October enrollment count. Each Scope Score and percentile compares a school’s elementary grades with California elementary schools. A campus without elementary results shows none.
Each headcount counts the students enrolled on one October day, so it shows who enrolled, not seats open now. A campus missing here may still run TK; confirm with the school or district.
Before TK
Too young for TK? Where can my child go?
Northridge has 57 licensed child care programs.
29
child care centers28
family child care homesA child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at Northridge’s centers and family child care homes, and ask each one about ages and openings.
Licensed programs from the California Community Care Licensing Division: child care centers as of August 13, 2026, family child care homes as of May 25, 2025. A license is not a quality rating or a current opening.