Public schools in Reseda, CA
21 open public schools with an address in Reseda, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,539
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
5
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Reseda public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Reseda, CA: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high, 3 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,539 students, an average of 549 per school. The largest campus is Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), and the largest elementary school is Shirley Avenue Elementary (410).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (18), plus 3 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 19.2:1, 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 5 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% 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 Reseda
Los Angeles Unified
Public school district
18 schools in Reseda · 784 total
James Jordan Middle District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Reseda
Magnolia Science Academy 5 District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Reseda
Magnolia Science Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Reseda
Elementary schools in Reseda
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertrand Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 326 | 23.3:1 | |
| Blythe Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 323 | 21.5:1 | |
| Cantara Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 357 | 18.8:1 | |
| Garden Grove Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 306 | 20.4:1 | |
| Melvin Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 379 | 19:1 | |
| Newcastle Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 299 | 19.9:1 | |
| Reseda Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 378 | 19.9:1 | |
| Shirley Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 410 | 19.5:1 | |
| Vanalden Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 369 | 18.5:1 |
Middle schools in Reseda
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Jordan Middle James Jordan Middle District · Charter | 06–08 | 456 | 25.1:1 |
High schools in Reseda
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center Los Angeles Unified · Special Education School | 11–12 | 142 | 7.6:1 | |
| Grover Cleveland Charter High Los Angeles Unified · Charter | 09–12 | 2,719 | 22.6:1 | |
| Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center Los Angeles Unified · Special Education School | 12–12 | 164 | 9.2:1 | |
| John R. Wooden High Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 91 | 16.8:1 | |
| Magnolia Science Academy Magnolia Science Academy District · Charter | 06–12 | 746 | 19.2:1 | |
| Magnolia Science Academy 5 Magnolia Science Academy 5 District · Charter | 06–12 | 218 | 16.4:1 | |
| Reseda Charter High Los Angeles Unified · Charter | 06–12 | 1,339 | 17.6:1 | |
| Zane Grey Continuation Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 77 | 15.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Reseda
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Alternative School | 04–12 | 1,712 | 23.3:1 | |
| Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center Los Angeles Unified · Special Education School | KG–12 | 63 | 9.5:1 | |
| Virtual Academy of International Studies/Humanities Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 665 | 21.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.9%
- Hispanic69%
- Black3.2%
- Asian8.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Reseda schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,539 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Reseda
How many public schools are in Reseda, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Reseda: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 11,539 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Reseda?
Schools with an address in Reseda belong to 4 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (18 schools), James Jordan Middle District (1 school), Magnolia Science Academy 5 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 Reseda?
Grover Cleveland Charter High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Reseda, with 2,719 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Reseda?
Yes. 5 of the 21 public schools in Reseda are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Grover Cleveland Charter High, James Jordan Middle, Magnolia Science Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Reseda schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Reseda public schools is 19.2:1, 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 Reseda 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