For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,890 students in Sherman Oaks, CA (there are , serving 3,395 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in Sherman Oaks, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA are Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter and Riverside Drive Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman Oaks, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sherman Oaks have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sherman Oaks, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14755 Greenleaf St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-8283
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-8283
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Drive Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13061 Riverside Dr.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-4525
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-4525
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Louis Armstrong Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,212 students
Rank: #55.
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math Sci And Tech Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15355 Morrison St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 646-4992
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 646-4992
Grades: 5-8
| 133 students
Sherman Oaks, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15355 Morrison St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 808-0158
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 808-0158
Grades: 5-8
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA include Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter and Riverside Drive Charter.
How many public schools are located in Sherman Oaks?
5 public schools are located in Sherman Oaks.
What percentage of students in Sherman Oaks go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in Sherman Oaks are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sherman Oaks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sherman Oaks include: Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter vs. Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Riverside Drive Charter vs. Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Dixie Canyon Community Charter vs. Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
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