Public schools in Canoga Park, CA
13 open public schools with an address in Canoga Park, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,752
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Canoga Park public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Canoga Park, CA: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,752 students, an average of 519 per school. The largest campus is Canoga Park Senior High (1,389 students), and the largest elementary school is Hart Street Elementary (699).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (9), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 90% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Canoga Park
Los Angeles Unified
Public school district
9 schools in Canoga Park · 784 total
Ingenium Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canoga Park
Multicultural Learning Center District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canoga Park
N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canoga Park
Village Charter Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canoga Park
Elementary schools in Canoga Park
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoga Park Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 462 | 21:1 | |
| Fullbright Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 321 | 18.9:1 | |
| Hart Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 699 | 21.8:1 | |
| Ingenium Charter Ingenium Charter District · Charter | KG–05 | 296 | 22.8:1 | |
| Limerick Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 656 | 21.2:1 | |
| Multicultural Learning Center Multicultural Learning Center District · Charter | KG–08 | 496 | 22.8:1 | |
| N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park District · Charter | KG–05 | 399 | 20:1 | |
| Village Charter Academy Village Charter Academy District · Charter | KG–05 | 307 | 23.6:1 | |
| Winnetka Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 306 | 20.4:1 |
Middle schools in Canoga Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoga Park Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 579 | 17:1 | |
| John A. Sutter Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 763 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Canoga Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoga Park Senior High Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,389 | 17.5:1 | |
| Owensmouth Continuation Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 79 | 15.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.2%
- Hispanic85.7%
- Black2.6%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Canoga Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,752 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Canoga Park
How many public schools are in Canoga Park, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Canoga Park: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 6,752 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Canoga Park?
Schools with an address in Canoga Park belong to 5 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (9 schools), Ingenium Charter District (1 school), Multicultural Learning Center District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Canoga Park?
Canoga Park Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Canoga Park, with 1,389 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Canoga Park?
Yes. 4 of the 13 public schools in Canoga Park are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ingenium Charter, Multicultural Learning Center, N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Canoga Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Canoga Park public schools is 20.4:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Canoga Park guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby California cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities