For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,202 students in 91406, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91406, CA are Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, Magnolia Science Academy 2 and William Mulholland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 91406 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 91406, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91406, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 91406, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91406, CA include Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, Magnolia Science Academy 2 and William Mulholland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 91406?
3 public middle schools are located in 91406.
What is the racial composition of students in 91406?
91406 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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