Carpenter Community Charter

Carpenter Community Charter earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — and the data backs that up at every level. The school ranks 216th out of 9,533 public schools in California, outperforming 98 percent of statewide peers. Inside Los Angeles Unified, it places 76th among 769 district schools — a striking result in one of the largest and most academically diverse school systems in the country.

Academic performance and growth drive those numbers in tandem. Academic scores reach 9.6 out of 10 and growth scores hit 9.7, meaning students here don't just test well — they make measurable gains every year. That combination of high baseline achievement and strong forward trajectory is what separates Carpenter from schools that excel on one metric alone.

The school is a charter serving 873 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Studio City. Student-to-teacher ratio is 25.7 to 1. For families weighing elementary options across the San Fernando Valley or comparing schools within LAUSD, Carpenter sits near the top of a very short list.

The student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Community Charter is 25.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Carpenter Community Charter is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.