For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,365 students in 91406, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91406, CA are Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, High Tech La Middle School and Magnolia Science Academy 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 91406 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 91406, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91406, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Gr: K-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
High Tech La Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5435 Vesper Ave. Rm. B50
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 583-6229
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 583-6229
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
William Mulholland Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17120 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
91406, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
West Valley Special Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
6649 Balboa Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 91406, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91406, CA include Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, High Tech La Middle School and Magnolia Science Academy 2.
How many public middle schools are located in 91406?
4 public middle schools are located in 91406.
What is the racial composition of students in 91406?
91406 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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