For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,576 students in 91406, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91406, CA are Lemay Street Elementary School, Stagg Street Elementary School and Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 91406 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 91406, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91406, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lemay Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17520 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-4696
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-4696
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Stagg Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7839 Amestoy Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-9850
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-9850
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Gault Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17000 Gault St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-1933
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-1933
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Gr: 6-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Anatola Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7364 Anatola Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-8733
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-8733
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
William Mulholland Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17120 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Bassett Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15756 Bassett St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-1340
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-1340
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Cohasset Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15810 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 787-2113
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 787-2113
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 91406, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91406, CA include Lemay Street Elementary School, Stagg Street Elementary School and Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12.
How many public elementary schools are located in 91406?
9 public elementary schools are located in 91406.
What is the racial composition of students in 91406?
91406 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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