Best Schools in Reseda, California
26 schools · 14 Elementary · 1 Middle · 8 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Reseda?
Use this page to compare every school in Reseda by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Other · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Grover Cleveland Charter High
High · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Garden Grove Elementary
Elementary · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Reseda for 2026 are Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (7.9/10), Grover Cleveland Charter High (7.7/10), and Garden Grove Elementary (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 22 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
26
21 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$700,400
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
26
21 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$700,400
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 7.7/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Reseda schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +24.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Reseda schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Reseda
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (22 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Grover Cleveland Charter High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Garden Grove Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Kirk O' the Valley School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Reseda Charter High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Magnolia Science Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Little Acorns Grow | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Magnolia Science Academy 5 | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | James Jordan Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Vanalden Avenue Elementary | 6.3 / 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
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $77,164
- Median home value
- $700,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 51%
18% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Reseda compares
California rank
#368 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$77k
77% of California median
Schools in this city
22
About Schools in Reseda, California
Reseda's public school landscape offers parents more consistency than most Los Angeles neighborhoods can claim. The city's 20 ranked public schools average 7.6 out of 10, and 14 of them — 70% — score 7 or higher. That kind of floor matters: families here are unlikely to draw a poor assignment by chance.
Elementary options anchor the strongest end of the ratings. Garden Grove Elementary leads all 20 schools with a 9.2 out of 10, the highest score in the city. Vanalden Avenue Elementary and Newcastle Elementary both earn 9.0, making Reseda's top tier genuinely competitive. Melvin Avenue Elementary (8.8) rounds out a group of four elementary schools that all sit above 8.5. Parents with children in primary grades have multiple high-performing neighborhood options within a compact area.
Beyond the elementaries, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies earns an 8.6 and serves as a magnet-style option for families seeking a more academically intensive environment. Its presence expands the picture for older students who may be looking beyond a standard neighborhood school. While most of Reseda's stand-out scores cluster at the elementary level, the 70% rate of schools scoring 7 or above signals that performance holds reasonably steady as students move through the grades.
For parents doing practical research, the data points toward a few concrete decisions. If you're comparing neighborhoods across the San Fernando Valley, Reseda's 7.6 average and 70% above-7 rate put it solidly ahead of lower-performing pockets in the region. If you're already in Reseda and choosing between schools, the gap between the city's top performers and its middle tier is real — Garden Grove, Vanalden, and Newcastle score roughly a full point above the city average. Checking your specific address for attendance zone eligibility and researching magnet program lottery deadlines for Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies are the two most actionable next steps. The 20 ranked schools here give parents enough options that assignment zone and program fit are worth investigating carefully.
Elementary Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 386 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 3 | 294 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 4 | 360 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 5 | 405 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 6 | 414 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 7 | 296 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 8 | 416 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.9 | ||
| 9 | 303 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.5 | ||
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Kirk O' the Valley SchoolPrivate 114 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 14 elementary schools in Reseda
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 454 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
High Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,784 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 1,354 students · 6th–12th | 6.9 |
| 3 | 714 students · 6th–12th | 6.8 |
| 4 | 218 students · 6th–12th | 6.3 |
| 5 | 147 students · 11th–12th | 5.9 |
| 6 | 102 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 7 | 144 students · 12th–12th | 5.4 |
| 8 | 87 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,784 students · 4th–12th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 62 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.1 |
| 3 | 741 students · Kindergarten–12th | — |
Schools in Reseda
Reseda, California · 26 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$77,164
Median Home Value
$700,400
Median Rent
$1,811/mo
Population
74,802
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Community Profile
Reseda has a median household income of $77,164. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $700,400, with a median rent of $1,811/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.3%. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 14
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 8
- Other
- 3
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
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.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Reseda, California
How many schools are in Reseda, California?
Reseda has 26 schools, including 21 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Reseda, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Reseda is 6.1 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 Reseda, California?
The top-ranked school in Reseda on MySchoolScout is Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Reseda, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Reseda on MySchoolScout is Garden Grove Elementary with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Reseda, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Reseda on MySchoolScout is James Jordan Middle with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best high school in Reseda, California?
The top-ranked high school in Reseda on MySchoolScout is Grover Cleveland Charter High with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Reseda, California?
Reseda is served by 4 school districts: Magnolia Science Academy District, Magnolia Science Academy 5 District, James Jordan Middle District, Los Angeles Unified.
What is the education level in Reseda, California?
According to Census data, 30% of adults in Reseda have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Reseda, California?
The median household income in Reseda is approximately $77,164 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Reseda, California?
Yes, Reseda has 5 private schools alongside 21 public schools. The top-rated private school is Kirk O' the Valley School with a score of 7.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Reseda, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Reseda is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Reseda, 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.