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21 schools in Van Nuys

California · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across California, 21 sit inside Van Nuys, collectively enrolling about 13,846 students (12 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high).

7-year change in Van Nuys

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,846
-3,032 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 18%
% Hispanic
70%
was 70%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
5%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Andres and Maria Cardenas ElementaryElementaryKG-05423
Ararat CharterElementaryKG-05333
CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & PerformingHigh09-12424
Columbus Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05382
Erwin ElementaryElementaryKG-05580
Hazeltine Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05621
Jack London ContinuationHigh09-1262
Kester Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05886
Kittridge Street ElementaryElementaryKG-05768
Lashon AcademyElementaryKG-08595
Magnolia Science Academy 2High06-12514
Robert Fulton College PreparatoryHigh06-121,229
Stagg Street ElementaryElementaryKG-05413
Sylvan Park ElementaryElementaryKG-05643
Ulysses S. Grant Senior HighHigh09-121,774
Valerio Street ElementaryElementaryKG-05645
Valley Charter MiddleMiddle06-08264
Van Nuys ElementaryElementaryKG-05459
Van Nuys MiddleMiddle06-08726
Van Nuys Senior HighHigh09-121,969
Will Rogers ContinuationHigh09-12136

About Van Nuys

Across Van Nuys, California, 21 public schools educates about 13,846 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high.

Schools in Van Nuys average about 659 students each, 14% above the California norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Van Nuys has decreased 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 16,878 students to 13,846.

On allk12, the community for Van Nuys discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Van Nuys, California?
There are 21 public K-12 schools in Van Nuys, with a combined enrollment of about 13,846.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys has 12 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys Senior High is the largest public school in Van Nuys by enrollment, with approximately 1,969 students.
What school districts serve Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is served by 6 public school districts, including Los Angeles Unified, Ararat Charter District, Lashon Academy District, CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-MULmedia & Perf DIST, Magnolia Science Academy 2 District and 1 other.
What grade levels do public schools in Van Nuys cover?
Public schools in Van Nuys serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Van Nuys?
5 of the 21 public schools in Van Nuys are charter schools.