Best Porter Ranch Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,978 students in Porter Ranch, CA. Porter Ranch has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Porter Ranch, CA are Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies, Castlebay Lane Charter and Porter Ranch Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porter Ranch, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Porter Ranch have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Porter Ranch, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Castlebay Lane Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19010 Castlebay Ln.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Gr: K-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Gr: K-8 | 1,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Darby Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10818 Darby Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1824
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Porter Ranch, CA?
How many public schools are located in Porter Ranch?
4 public schools are located in Porter Ranch.
What is the racial composition of students in Porter Ranch?
Porter Ranch public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Porter Ranch are often viewed compared to one another?

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