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Best Schools in Reseda, CA

21 public K-12 schools in Reseda from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

21 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Reseda, CA using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

21
Schools
11,515
Students
Avg Quality
18.3:1
Avg Class Size

How the Reseda Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Reseda, CA enrolls 11,515 students across 21 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 5 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 18.3:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Reseda is Grover Cleveland Charter High, scoring 38/100 (F) with 2,719 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Reseda schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Reseda housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Grover Cleveland Charter High accounts for 23.6% of all Reseda public-school enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Reseda-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Reseda school enrollment varies 43× across entities

Reseda school enrollment ranges from 63 students (lowest) to 2,719 students (highest), a spread of 2,656 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city — small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Reseda has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 76.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Reseda student-teacher ratio is 18.3:1 — high (typically associated with larger urban scale or staffing constraints that have widened the headcount gap)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

Reseda has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 23.8% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Areas above 30% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic charter school authorisation formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

# School Score
1. Grover Cleveland Charter High 38 F
2. Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies 35 F
3. Reseda Charter High 39 F
4. Magnolia Science Academy 29 F
5. Virtual Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship 11 F
6. James Jordan Middle 39 F
7. Shirley Avenue Elementary 34 F
8. Melvin Avenue Elementary 34 F
9. Reseda Elementary 30 F
10. Vanalden Avenue Elementary 32 F
11. Cantara Street Elementary 33 F
12. Bertrand Avenue Elementary 30 F
13. Blythe Street Elementary 26 F
14. Garden Grove Elementary 26 F
15. Newcastle Elementary 36 F
16. Magnolia Science Academy 5 28 F
17. Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center 36 F
18. Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center 32 F
19. John R. Wooden High 50 C-
20. Zane Grey Continuation 37 F
21. Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center 33 F

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Reseda, CA?

The top-rated school in Reseda is Grover Cleveland Charter High with a quality score of 38/100. There are 21 public schools in Reseda with 11,515 total students.

How many schools are in Reseda, CA?

Reseda has 21 public schools with a total enrollment of 11,515 students. 5 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 18.3:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.