Public schools in Northridge, CA
15 open public schools with an address in Northridge, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,133
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
6
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Northridge public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Northridge, CA: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,133 students, an average of 609 per school. The largest campus is Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle (1,784 students), and the largest elementary school is Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary (650).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (13), plus 2 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 21.1:1, 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 6 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% 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 Northridge
Elementary schools in Northridge
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andasol Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 411 | 21.1:1 | |
| Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Alternative School | 01–05 | 650 | 24.1:1 | |
| Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 588 | 24.5:1 | |
| Calahan Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 474 | 21.5:1 | |
| Darby Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 412 | 22.9:1 | |
| Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 527 | 21.1:1 | |
| Lorne Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 372 | 20.7:1 | |
| Magnolia Science Academy 7 Magnolia Science Academy 7 District · Charter | KG–05 | 272 | 24.7:1 | |
| Napa Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 402 | 17.5:1 | |
| Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 610 | 22.6:1 |
Middle schools in Northridge
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle Los Angeles Unified · Charter | 06–08 | 1,784 | 22.7:1 | |
| Northridge Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 670 | 16.6:1 | |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 870 | 20.5:1 |
High schools in Northridge
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Academy High Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 832 | 17.5:1 | |
| Valley International Preparatory High Valley International Preparatory High District · Charter | 09–12 | 259 | 14.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.5%
- Hispanic55.8%
- Black3.6%
- Asian13.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Northridge schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,133 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Northridge
How many public schools are in Northridge, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Northridge: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 9,133 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Northridge?
Schools with an address in Northridge belong to 3 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (13 schools), Magnolia Science Academy 7 District (1 school), Valley International Preparatory High 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 Northridge?
Northridge Academy High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Northridge, with 832 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Northridge?
Yes. 6 of the 15 public schools in Northridge are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle, Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies, Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Northridge schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Northridge public schools is 21.1:1, 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 Northridge 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