Public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Sherman Oaks, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,412
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
5
0 virtual
An overview of Sherman Oaks public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA: 4 elementary, 2 middle. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,412 students, an average of 569 per school. The largest campus is Louis Armstrong Middle (1,174 students), and the largest elementary school is Dixie Canyon Community Charter (635).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (5), 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 22:1, 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 5 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 52% 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 Sherman Oaks
Elementary schools in Sherman Oaks
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 450 | 21.4:1 | |
| Dixie Canyon Community Charter Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 635 | 23.5:1 | |
| Riverside Drive Charter Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 392 | 20.6:1 | |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 511 | 22.2:1 |
Middle schools in Sherman Oaks
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech LA Middle High Tech LA Middle District · Charter | 06–08 | 250 | 22.6:1 | |
| Louis Armstrong Middle Los Angeles Unified · Charter | 06–08 | 1,174 | 21.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.1%
- Hispanic31.1%
- Black5.5%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Sherman Oaks schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,412 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sherman Oaks
How many public schools are in Sherman Oaks, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Sherman Oaks: 4 elementary, 2 middle. Together they reported 3,412 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sherman Oaks?
Schools with an address in Sherman Oaks belong to 2 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (5 schools), High Tech LA Middle District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Sherman Oaks?
Yes. 5 of the 6 public schools in Sherman Oaks are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Dixie Canyon Community Charter, High Tech LA Middle, Louis Armstrong Middle. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sherman Oaks schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sherman Oaks public schools is 22:1, 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 Sherman Oaks 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