Best Van Nuys Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,605 students in Van Nuys, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Van Nuys, CA are Jack London Community Day, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Nuys, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Van Nuys have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Van Nuys, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jack London Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12924-a Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14200 Runnymede St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 389-1184
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Valley Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14646 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 988-9128
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Gr: 6-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
William Mulholland Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17120 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Van Nuys Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5435 Vesper Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 267-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7477 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 947-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Van Nuys, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in Van Nuys?
8 public middle schools are located in Van Nuys.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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