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Best North Hollywood Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 11,965 students in North Hollywood, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Hollywood, CA are Science Academy Stem Magnet, Colfax Charter Elementary School and Rio Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Hollywood, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Hollywood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in North Hollywood, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4935 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
Gr: K-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4243 Satsuma Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 761-6147
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Toluca Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4840 Cahuenga Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-3339
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Walter Reed Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4525 Irvine Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 487-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,580 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Charles Leroy Lowman Special Educational And Career Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12827 Saticoy St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-3404
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
John B. Monlux Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6051 Bellaire Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-4693
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Saticoy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7850 Ethel Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-0783
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Oxnard Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10912 Oxnard St.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 762-3397
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Victory Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 Radford Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 761-4676
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Arminta Street Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11530 Strathern St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-5911
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
New Horizons Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Fair Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 754-1362
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Bellingham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6728 Bellingham Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 759-0119
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Coldwater Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6850 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-6634
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Fair Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Fair Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 761-5444
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Strathern Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7939 St. Clair Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-4234
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Lankershim Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 Bakman Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 769-3130
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Julie Korenstein Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7650 Ben Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 255-4140
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Camellia Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7451 Camellia Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-5255
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Maurice Sendak Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11414 West Tiara St.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 509-3400
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Roy Romer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 505-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 Hart St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 255-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10952 Whipple St.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 509-8759
Gr: K-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in North Hollywood, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Hollywood, CA include Science Academy Stem Magnet, Colfax Charter Elementary School and Rio Vista Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Hollywood?
23 public elementary schools are located in North Hollywood.
What is the racial composition of students in North Hollywood?
North Hollywood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in North Hollywood are often viewed compared to one another?

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