Public schools in Chatsworth, CA
10 open public schools with an address in Chatsworth, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,901
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Chatsworth public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Chatsworth, CA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,901 students, an average of 490 per school. The largest campus is Chatsworth Charter High (1,743 students), and the largest elementary school is Germain Academy For Academic Achievement (564).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (9), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 20.9:1, similar to 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 3 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% 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 Chatsworth
Elementary schools in Chatsworth
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDS Elementary Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | KG–06 | 3 | 1.5:1 | |
| Chatsworth Park ES Urban Planning/Comm Development Magnet Los Angeles Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 422 | 22.2:1 | |
| Germain Academy For Academic Achievement Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 564 | 20.9:1 | |
| Our Community Our Community District · Charter | KG–08 | 434 | 21.4:1 | |
| Superior Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 470 | 22.4:1 |
Middle schools in Chatsworth
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Lawrence Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,076 | 20.9:1 |
High schools in Chatsworth
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggeler Community Day Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 23 | 9.1:1 | |
| Chatsworth Charter High Los Angeles Unified · Charter | 09–12 | 1,743 | 21.3:1 | |
| Stoney Point Continuation Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 105 | 11.6:1 | |
| William Tell Aggeler Opportunity High Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 61 | 10:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.5%
- Hispanic55.6%
- Black4.7%
- Asian15.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Chatsworth schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,901 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chatsworth
How many public schools are in Chatsworth, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Chatsworth: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 4,901 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chatsworth?
Schools with an address in Chatsworth belong to 2 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (9 schools), Our Community 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 Chatsworth?
Chatsworth Charter High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chatsworth, with 1,743 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chatsworth?
Yes. 3 of the 10 public schools in Chatsworth are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Chatsworth Charter High, Our Community, Superior Street Elementary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chatsworth schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chatsworth public schools is 20.9:1, similar to 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 Chatsworth 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.
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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