For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,515 students in 91401, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 91401, CA are Chandler Elementary School, Erwin Elementary School and Ararat Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 91401 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 91401, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91401, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14030 Weddington St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 789-6173
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 789-6173
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Erwin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13400 Erwin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 988-6292
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 988-6292
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Ararat Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6555 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Kittridge Street Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13619 Kittridge St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-7926
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-7926
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
Van Nuys Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6464 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 785-2195
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 785-2195
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
91401, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6555 Sylmar Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 91401, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 91401, CA include Chandler Elementary School, Erwin Elementary School and Ararat Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in 91401?
5 public elementary schools are located in 91401.
What is the racial composition of students in 91401?
91401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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