For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 5,255 students in Van Nuys, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Van Nuys, CA are High Tech La, High Tech La Middle School and Birmingham Community Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Nuys, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Van Nuys have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Van Nuys, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Tech La
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
High Tech La Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5435 Vesper Ave. Rm. B50
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 583-6229
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 583-6229
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17000 Haynes St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,090 students
Rank: #44.
Ararat Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6555 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6842 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Grades: 6-12
| 532 students
Rank: #77.
Valley Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14646 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 988-9128
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 988-9128
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Van Nuys, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Harvest Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
5300 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
6555 Sylmar Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K
| n/a students
Northwest Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7400 Van Nuys Blvd., 2
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-0140
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-0140
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
6628 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
14935 Valerio St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Grades: K-2
| 227 students
West Valley Special Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
6649 Balboa Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Van Nuys, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Van Nuys, CA include High Tech La, High Tech La Middle School and Birmingham Community Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Van Nuys?
7 public charter schools are located in Van Nuys.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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