For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,022 students in Porter Ranch, CA. Porter Ranch has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Porter Ranch, CA are Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies, Castlebay Lane Charter and Porter Ranch Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porter Ranch, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Porter Ranch have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Porter Ranch, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Castlebay Lane Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19010 Castlebay Ln.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Grades: K-8
| 1,396 students
Rank: #44.
Darby Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10818 Darby Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1824
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1824
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Porter Ranch, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kirk Douglas Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10500 Lindley Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 363-3119
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 363-3119
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Porter Ranch, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Porter Ranch, CA include Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies, Castlebay Lane Charter and Porter Ranch Community. Porter Ranch has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Porter Ranch?
4 public schools are located in Porter Ranch.
What is the racial composition of students in Porter Ranch?
Porter Ranch public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Porter Ranch are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Porter Ranch include: Darby Avenue Elementary School vs. Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies, Darby Avenue Elementary School vs. Castlebay Lane Charter, Castlebay Lane Charter vs. Porter Ranch Community
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