Best Schools in Granada Hills, California
24 schools · 14 Elementary · 3 Middle · 6 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Granada Hills?
Use this page to compare every school in Granada Hills by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Patrick Henry Middle
Middle · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
George K. Porter Middle
Middle · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
High · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Granada Hills for 2026 are Patrick Henry Middle (9.0/10), George K. Porter Middle (8.9/10), and Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences (8.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 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
24
14 public · 10 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$872,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
24
14 public · 10 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$872,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 9.0/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Granada Hills schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Granada Hills schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Granada Hills
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 24 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Henry Middle | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | George K. Porter Middle | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Tulsa Street Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Danube Avenue Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Robert Frost Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | EL Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Knollwood Preparatory Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Granada Hills Charter | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | John F. Kennedy High | 7.8 / 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
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $116,647
- Median home value
- $872,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Avg commute
- 34 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
68% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Granada Hills compares
California rank
#37 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.2
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$117k
117% of California median
Schools in this city
19
Los Angeles Unified runs Granada Hills's public schools
14 public schools. Los Angeles Unified is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Granada Hills is a Los Angeles Unified school (13 of 14).
Among 14 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.9 to 9.0 — the spread is inside Granada Hills, not a citywide average.
- Los Angeles Unified13 public · 93%
- Granada Hills Charter District1 public · 7%
About Schools in Granada Hills, California
Granada Hills, California offers parents a notably strong public school landscape. Fourteen ranked public schools serve the community, averaging a 7.2 out of 10 — a figure that reflects consistent performance across grade levels. Eight of those 14 schools, or 57%, score 7 or higher, meaning the majority of options here clear a meaningful quality threshold before parents even start comparing specifics.
At the top of the field sits Van Gogh Charter, an elementary school scoring 8.9 out of 10 — the highest mark in the city. Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences follows closely at 8.8, giving high school families a strong option with a focused academic identity. Granada Hills Charter rounds out the top three at 8.6, and notably spans a broader grade configuration than a typical neighborhood school, making it a relevant option for families thinking across multiple school stages. Both middle school slots in the top five go to Robert Frost Middle (8.5) and Patrick Henry Middle (8.0), which means parents of 6th–8th graders have two well-performing choices without leaving the city.
The spread between the top score (8.9) and the city average (7.2) is relatively narrow for a city of this size. That compression is good news for parents: you're unlikely to stumble into a significantly underperforming school by default. The 43% of schools below a 7.0 are worth examining individually, but the floor here is higher than in many comparable California communities.
Practically, Granada Hills rewards parents who engage early. The charter options — Van Gogh and Granada Hills Charter — typically require enrollment applications with deadlines that fall months before the school year. Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences suits students who thrive in a structured, arts-integrated academic environment. Families zoned for a neighborhood school should pull scores for their specific assignment before assuming it falls in the stronger majority. With 57% of schools scoring 7 or above and two middle schools both landing in the top five, Granada Hills gives parents real choice across every grade band.
Elementary Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 412 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 | ||
| 2 | 286 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 3 | 444 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 4 | 394 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 5 | 433 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 6 | 570 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 7 | 350 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.9 | ||
Private Schools7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Concordia Christian SchoolPrivate 101 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | St Euphrasia SchoolPrivate 180 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate 428 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 14 elementary schools in Granada Hills
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,039 students · 6th–8th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 1,002 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 1,445 students · 6th–8th | 8.4 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 794 students · 9th–12th | 8.7 | ||
| 2 | 2,215 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 114 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Jets YeshivahPrivate 53 students · 10th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Serenity Kids AcademyPrivate 18 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | K12 Private AcademyPrivate 125 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6,014 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.9 |
Schools in Granada Hills
Granada Hills, California · 24 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$116,647
Median Home Value
$872,000
Median Rent
$2,276/mo
Population
53,248
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
34 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Community Profile
Granada Hills has a median household income of $116,647. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $872,000, with a median rent of $2,276/month. The local poverty rate of 6.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 14
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 6
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Granada Hills, California
How many schools are in Granada Hills, California?
Granada Hills has 24 schools, including 14 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Granada Hills, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Granada Hills is 7.5 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 Granada Hills, California?
The top-ranked school in Granada Hills on MySchoolScout is Patrick Henry Middle with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Granada Hills, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Granada Hills on MySchoolScout is Tulsa Street Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Granada Hills, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Granada Hills on MySchoolScout is Patrick Henry Middle with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best high school in Granada Hills, California?
The top-ranked high school in Granada Hills on MySchoolScout is Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences with a composite score of 8.7/10.
How many school districts serve Granada Hills, California?
Granada Hills is served by 2 school districts: Granada Hills Charter District, Los Angeles Unified.
What is the education level in Granada Hills, California?
According to Census data, 37% of adults in Granada Hills have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Granada Hills, California?
The median household income in Granada Hills is approximately $116,647 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Granada Hills, California?
Yes, Granada Hills has 10 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is Concordia Christian School with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Granada Hills, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Granada Hills is 16.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Granada Hills, 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.