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Best Schools in Canoga Park, California

20 schools · 12 Elementary · 2 Middle · 5 High · 1 Other

Public: 13
Private: 7
Districts: 5
Avg Rating: 5.5/10
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Choosing a school in Canoga Park?

Use this page to compare every school in Canoga Park by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Village Charter Academy

8.5/10

Elementary · Village Charter Academy District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Limerick Avenue Elementary

8.4/10

Elementary · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Canoga Park Senior High

6.8/10

High · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Canoga Park for 2026 are Village Charter Academy (8.5/10), Limerick Avenue Elementary (8.4/10), and Canoga Park Senior High (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

20

13 public · 7 private

Avg Score

5.5

out of 10

Median Home

$779,950

home value · ACS

Districts

5

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Village Charter Academy

Rates 8.5/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Canoga Park schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Village Charter Academy

STAAR proficiency rose +11.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Canoga Park schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Canoga Park

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (16 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Village Charter Academy 8.5 / 10
2 Limerick Avenue Elementary 8.4 / 10
3 Canoga Park Senior High 6.8 / 10
4 Agbu Manoogian-demirdjian School 6.0 / 10
5 Coutin School 5.8 / 10
6 Owensmouth Continuation 5.6 / 10
7 Canoga Park Middle 5.4 / 10
8 Fullbright Avenue Elementary 5.4 / 10
9 Winnetka Avenue Elementary 5.4 / 10
10 John A. Sutter Middle 5.2 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.5/10

13% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$95,863

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$779,950

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
35%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
31 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
52%

Of occupied housing units

How Canoga Park compares

California rank

#481 of 597

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.8

below California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$96k

96% of California median

Schools in this city

16

About Schools in Canoga Park, California

Canoga Park, California is home to 20 schools, including 13 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Canoga Park show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Canoga Park is Village Charter Academy with a composite score of 8.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Canoga Park is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 421,448 students.

Canoga Park's community shows 35% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $95,863. The poverty rate in the area is 13.9%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Elementary Schools

12 schools
# School Rating
1 305 students · Kindergarten–5th 8.5
2 652 students · Kindergarten–5th 8.4
3 321 students · Kindergarten–5th 5.4
4 331 students · Kindergarten–5th 5.4
5 670 students · Kindergarten–5th 5.1
6 505 students · Kindergarten–5th 5.0
7 500 students · Kindergarten–8th 4.0
8 429 students · Kindergarten–5th 3.6
9 285 students · Kindergarten–5th 2.7
Private Schools 3 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 162 students · Kindergarten–8th 4.8
Show all 12 elementary schools in Canoga Park

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 617 students · 6th–8th 5.4
2 849 students · 6th–8th 5.2

High Schools

5 schools
# School Rating
1 1,456 students · 9th–12th 6.8
2 54 students · 9th–12th 5.6
Private Schools 3 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 36 students · 6th–12th 5.8
2 1,151 students · Kindergarten–12th Not Rated
3 809 students · Kindergarten–12th Not Rated

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 791 students · Pre-K–12th 6.0

Schools in Canoga Park

Canoga Park, California · 20 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes

Median Income

$95,863

Median Home Value

$779,950

Median Rent

$2,330/mo

Population

157,316

College Educated

35%

Homeownership

52%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Community Profile

Canoga Park has a median household income of $95,863. It is an area where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $779,950, with a median rent of $2,330/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.9%. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Canoga Park, California

How many schools are in Canoga Park, California?

Canoga Park has 20 schools, including 13 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Canoga Park, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Canoga Park is 5.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Canoga Park, California?

The top-ranked school in Canoga Park on MySchoolScout is Village Charter Academy with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Canoga Park, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Canoga Park on MySchoolScout is Village Charter Academy with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Canoga Park, California?

The top-ranked middle school in Canoga Park on MySchoolScout is Canoga Park Middle with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What is the best high school in Canoga Park, California?

The top-ranked high school in Canoga Park on MySchoolScout is Canoga Park Senior High with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Canoga Park, California?

Canoga Park is served by 5 school districts: Multicultural Learning Center District, Village Charter Academy District, Ingenium Charter District, N.e.w. Academy Canoga Park District, Los Angeles Unified.

What is the education level in Canoga Park, California?

According to Census data, 35% of adults in Canoga Park have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Canoga Park, California?

The median household income in Canoga Park is approximately $95,863 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Canoga Park, California?

Yes, Canoga Park has 7 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Agbu Manoogian-demirdjian School with a score of 6.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Canoga Park, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Canoga Park is 16.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Canoga Park, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.