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6.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Granada Hills, California

25 schools · 13 Elementary · 3 Middle · 7 High · 2 Other

Public: 14
Private: 11
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.8/10
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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.

Shortlist starter

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

Robert Frost Middle

9.0/10

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

Granada Hills Charter

8.6/10

Other · Granada Hills Charter District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

George K. Porter Middle

8.4/10

Middle · 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 Granada Hills for 2026 are Robert Frost Middle (9.0/10), Granada Hills Charter (8.6/10), and George K. Porter Middle (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 19 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

25

14 public · 11 private

Avg Score

6.8

out of 10

Median Home

$872,000

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Robert Frost Middle

Rates 9.0/10 despite 55% 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.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Granada Elementary

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 (19 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Robert Frost Middle 9.0 / 10
2 Granada Hills Charter 8.6 / 10
3 George K. Porter Middle 8.4 / 10
4 John F. Kennedy High 7.9 / 10
5 Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences 7.5 / 10
6 EL Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies 7.4 / 10
7 Haskell Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math (steam) Magnet 7.4 / 10
8 Patrick Henry Middle 7.4 / 10
9 Van Gogh Charter 7.2 / 10
10 St Euphrasia School 6.8 / 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
6.8/10

47% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$116,647

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$872,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
37%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
34 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
72%

Of occupied housing units

How Granada Hills compares

California rank

#200 of 597

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.5

above California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$117k

117% of California median

Schools in this city

19

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.

Filter by ZIP: 91344 (25)

Elementary Schools

13 schools
# School Rating
1 444 students · Kindergarten–5th 7.4
2 570 students · Kindergarten–5th 7.4
3 433 students · Kindergarten–5th 7.2
4 394 students · Kindergarten–5th 6.2
5 350 students · Kindergarten–5th 6.1
6 412 students · Kindergarten–5th 5.3
7 286 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.7
Private Schools 6 schools

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

1 209 students · Kindergarten–8th 6.8
2 88 students · Pre-K–8th 6.7
3 306 students · Kindergarten–8th 5.8
Show all 13 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 1,445 students · 6th–8th 9.0
2 1,002 students · 6th–8th 8.4
3 1,039 students · 6th–8th 7.4

High Schools

7 schools
# School Rating
1 2,215 students · 9th–12th 7.9
2 794 students · 9th–12th 7.5
3 114 students · 9th–12th 5.5
Private Schools 4 schools

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

1 44 students · 10th–12th 6.2
2 36 students · 11th–12th Not Rated
3 15 students · Kindergarten–12th
4 9 students · Kindergarten–12th

Other Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 6,014 students · Kindergarten–12th 8.6
Private Schools 1 school

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

1 1,001 students · Kindergarten–12th 4.6

Schools in Granada Hills

Granada Hills, California · 25 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Granada Hills, California

How many schools are in Granada Hills, California?

Granada Hills has 25 schools, including 14 public and 11 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 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 Granada Hills, California?

The top-ranked school in Granada Hills on MySchoolScout is Robert Frost 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 EL Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Granada Hills, California?

The top-ranked middle school in Granada Hills on MySchoolScout is Robert Frost 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 John F. Kennedy High with a composite score of 7.9/10.

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 11 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Euphrasia School with a score of 6.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Granada Hills, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Granada Hills is 17.3:1. 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.