Public schools in Granada Hills, CA
14 open public schools with an address in Granada Hills, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,359
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Granada Hills public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Granada Hills, CA: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,359 students, an average of 1,097 per school. The largest campus is Granada Hills Charter (5,927 students), and the largest elementary school is Haskell Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (STEAM) Magnet (560).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (13), 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 20.5:1, 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, 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, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% 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 Granada Hills
Elementary schools in Granada Hills
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danube Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 259 | 18.5:1 | |
| El Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 434 | 22.8:1 | |
| Granada Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 370 | 20.6:1 | |
| Haskell Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (STEAM) Magnet Los Angeles Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 560 | 21.5:1 | |
| Knollwood Preparatory Academy Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 381 | 20.1:1 | |
| Tulsa Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 406 | 21.4:1 | |
| Van Gogh Charter Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 456 | 24:1 |
Middle schools in Granada Hills
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George K. Porter Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,009 | 18.8:1 | |
| Patrick Henry Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,053 | 18:1 | |
| Robert Frost Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,505 | 23.8:1 |
High schools in Granada Hills
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Continuation Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 90 | 17.6:1 | |
| John F. Kennedy High Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 2,152 | 20.3:1 | |
| Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 757 | 16.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Granada Hills
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Hills Charter Granada Hills Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 5,927 | 24.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21%
- Hispanic56.1%
- Black3.1%
- Asian14.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Granada Hills schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,359 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Granada Hills
How many public schools are in Granada Hills, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Granada Hills: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 15,359 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Granada Hills?
Schools with an address in Granada Hills belong to 2 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (13 schools), Granada Hills Charter 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 Granada Hills?
John F. Kennedy High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Granada Hills, with 2,152 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Granada Hills?
Yes. 4 of the 14 public schools in Granada Hills are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including El Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies, Granada Hills Charter, Knollwood Preparatory Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Granada Hills schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Granada Hills public schools is 20.5:1, 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 Granada Hills 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