Best Schools in Woodland Hills, California
27 schools · 16 Elementary · 3 Middle · 7 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Woodland Hills?
Use this page to compare every school in Woodland Hills by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary
Elementary · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies
Elementary · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Taft Charter High
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 Woodland Hills for 2026 are Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary (8.8/10), Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies (8.4/10), and Taft Charter High (8.0/10), 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
27
13 public · 14 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$1,083,950
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
27
13 public · 14 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$1,083,950
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 33% 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 Woodland Hills schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Woodland Hills schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Woodland Hills
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 27 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Taft Charter High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Calabash Charter Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | George Ellery Hale Charter Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Woodland Hills Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Woodlake Elementary Community Charter | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | EL Camino Real Charter High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Ivy Academia | 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
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $122,082
- Median home value
- $1,083,950
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57%
- Avg commute
- 32 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 58%
45% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Woodland Hills compares
California rank
#204 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$122k
122% of California median
Schools in this city
20
Los Angeles Unified runs 77% of Woodland Hills's public schools
Woodland Hills touches 4 districts, but Los Angeles Unified is the one most addresses actually attend.
Los Angeles Unified accounts for 10 of 13 public schools (77%). The other 3 districts hold the remaining 3.
Among 13 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.4 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Woodland Hills, not a citywide average.
11 of the 13 public schools are charters (85%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Los Angeles Unified10 public · 77%
- Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community District1 public · 8%
- EL Camino Real Charter High District1 public · 8%
- Ivy Academia District1 public · 8%
About Schools in Woodland Hills, California
Woodland Hills, California is home to 27 schools, including 13 public schools and 14 private schools. The city's schools span 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 7 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.7 out of 10, schools in Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills is Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Woodland Hills is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 424,361 students.
Woodland Hills's community shows 57% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $122,082. The poverty rate in the area is 8.8%.
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
16 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 462 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 330 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 3 | 420 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 4 | 630 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 5 | 582 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 6 | 761 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 7 | 560 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.1 | ||
Private Schools9 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 156 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 156 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | St Mel SchoolPrivate 503 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 16 elementary schools in Woodland 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 | 1,776 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 | ||
| 2 | 603 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Topanga Mountain SchoolPrivate 36 students · 6th–8th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,236 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 3,261 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 3 | 57 students · 9th–12th | 3.4 | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Louisville High SchoolPrivate 317 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Fusion Academy Warner CenterPrivate 76 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Destinations AcademyPrivate 26 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Rockland AcademyPrivate 22 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 410 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.3 |
Schools in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills, California · 27 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$122,082
Median Home Value
$1,083,950
Median Rent
$2,761/mo
Population
74,089
College Educated
57%
Homeownership
58%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Community Profile
Woodland Hills has a median household income of $122,082. It is a well-educated community where 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,083,950, with a median rent of $2,761/month. The local poverty rate of 8.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 16
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 7
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Woodland Hills, California
How many schools are in Woodland Hills, California?
Woodland Hills has 27 schools, including 13 public and 14 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Woodland Hills, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Woodland Hills is 6.7 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 Woodland Hills, California?
The top-ranked school in Woodland Hills on MySchoolScout is Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Woodland Hills, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Woodland Hills on MySchoolScout is Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Woodland Hills, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Woodland Hills on MySchoolScout is George Ellery Hale Charter Academy with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best high school in Woodland Hills, California?
The top-ranked high school in Woodland Hills on MySchoolScout is Taft Charter High with a composite score of 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve Woodland Hills, California?
Woodland Hills is served by 4 school districts: Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community District, EL Camino Real Charter High District, Ivy Academia District, Los Angeles Unified.
What is the education level in Woodland Hills, California?
According to Census data, 57% of adults in Woodland Hills have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Woodland Hills, California?
The median household income in Woodland Hills is approximately $122,082 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Woodland Hills, California?
Yes, Woodland Hills has 14 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Woodland Hills Private School - Oxnard with a score of 7.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Woodland Hills, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Woodland Hills is 15.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Woodland 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.