For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,238 students in the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, CA.
The neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, CA public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.72, which is more than the California public elementary school average of 0.64.
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 Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5353 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Grades: K-5
| 882 students
Rank: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, CA include Kester Avenue Elementary School and Chandler Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys?
the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys 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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