For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 232 students in Topanga, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 126 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Topanga, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Topanga, CA is Topanga Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Topanga, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Topanga have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Topanga, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Topanga Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22075 Topanga School Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Topanga, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Topanga, CA include Topanga Elementary Charter.
How many public schools are located in Topanga?
1 public schools are located in Topanga.
What percentage of students in Topanga go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Topanga are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Topanga?
Topanga public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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