Village Charter Academy

Village Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Canoga Park, CA, part of the Village Charter Academy District. The school serves approximately 305 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 23.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 94.7th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 44% proficiency in math, 4 points above the state average and 49% in reading/language arts, 4 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $76,051, where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Village Charter Academy is 23.5:1, 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.

Village 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.