Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies

Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies is a public elementary school in Northridge, CA, part of the Los Angeles Unified. The school serves approximately 604 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 96.2th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 66% proficiency in math, 27 points above the state average and 68% in reading/language arts, 22 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $99,834, where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies is 23.2:1, 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.

Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies 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.