For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,091 students in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Balboa are Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Magnolia Science Academy 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average).
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 Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA (2025)
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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA include Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Magnolia Science Academy 2.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys?
the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys 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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