Best Schools in Canoga Park, California
17 schools · 11 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
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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.
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Village Charter Academy
Elementary · Village Charter Academy District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Limerick Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Multicultural Learning Center
Elementary · Multicultural Learning Center District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Canoga Park for 2026 are Village Charter Academy (8.4/10), Limerick Avenue Elementary (8.3/10), and Multicultural Learning Center (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 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
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$737,600
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$737,600
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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.
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 (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 17 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Charter Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Limerick Avenue Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Multicultural Learning Center | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | N.e.w. Academy Canoga Park | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Ingenium Charter | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Canoga Park Senior High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | John A. Sutter Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Canoga Park Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Winnetka Avenue Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Owensmouth Continuation | 6.4 / 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
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $82,433
- Median home value
- $737,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 43%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Canoga Park compares
California rank
#163 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.5
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$82k
83% of California median
Schools in this city
15
Los Angeles Unified runs 69% of Canoga Park's public schools
Canoga Park touches 5 districts, but Los Angeles Unified is the one most addresses actually attend.
Los Angeles Unified accounts for 9 of 13 public schools (69%). The other 4 districts hold the remaining 4.
Among 13 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.6 to 8.4 — the spread is inside Canoga Park, not a citywide average.
- Los Angeles Unified9 public · 69%
- Ingenium Charter District1 public · 8%
- Multicultural Learning Center District1 public · 8%
- N.e.w. Academy Canoga Park District1 public · 8%
- Village Charter Academy District1 public · 8%
About Schools in Canoga Park, California
Canoga Park, California is home to 17 schools, including 13 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Canoga Park show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite 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 8.4/10, 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 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $82,433. The poverty rate in the area is 16.3%.
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
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 652 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 3 | 500 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.1 | ||
| 4 | 429 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 5 | 285 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 6 | 331 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 7 | 505 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 8 | 321 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 9 | 670 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.6 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 183 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 11 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 | 849 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 617 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,456 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | 54 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Faith BaptistPrivate 1,041 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 800 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Canoga Park
Canoga Park, California · 17 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$82,433
Median Home Value
$737,600
Median Rent
$1,940/mo
Population
131,493
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
43%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Community Profile
Canoga Park has a median household income of $82,433. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $737,600, with a median rent of $1,940/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.3%. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
- Other
- 1
Resources
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Canoga Park, California
How many schools are in Canoga Park, California?
Canoga Park has 17 schools, including 13 public and 4 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 6.8 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 8.4/10.
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 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Canoga Park, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Canoga Park on MySchoolScout is John A. Sutter Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.
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 7.4/10.
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, 30% 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 $82,433 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Canoga Park, California?
Yes, Canoga Park has 4 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady of the Valley School with a score of 5.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Canoga Park, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Canoga Park is 18.0:1. 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.