For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,133 students in Northridge, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,837 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Northridge, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Northridge, CA are Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies and Valley International Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northridge, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Northridge have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northridge, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Gr: 1-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Valley International Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18827 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 306-2136
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 306-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,784 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9240 Wish Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4381
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4381
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Andasol Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10126 Encino Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-8631
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-8631
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Lorne Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17440 Lorne St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 342-3123
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 342-3123
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Calahan Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18722 Knapp St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-4612
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-4612
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Northridge Academy High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 Zelzah Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 700-2222
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 700-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18355 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-0585
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-0585
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Napa Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19010 Napa St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 885-1441
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 885-1441
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17960 Chase St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Northridge, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Northridge, CA include Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies and Valley International Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in Northridge?
13 public schools are located in Northridge.
What percentage of students in Northridge go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Northridge are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northridge?
Northridge public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Northridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Northridge include: Lorne Street Elementary School vs. Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, Andasol Avenue Elementary School vs. Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School vs. Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
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