Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy

Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Northridge, CA, part of the Los Angeles Unified. The school serves approximately 519 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.1th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 53% proficiency in math, 14 points above the state average and 58% in reading/language arts, 13 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $92,602, where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is 21.6:1, 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.

Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy 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.