Best Public Schools in Zip Code 91042

The 91042 zip code in Tujunga, CA, served by the Los Angeles Unified district, has five public schools: three elementary schools and two high schools, including one continuation school, collectively serving over 2,200 students in a community with high economic need.

Verdugo Hills Senior High stands out as the clear academic leader, with a graduation rate well above state averages and strong English proficiency, despite serving a high-needs population. Among elementary schools, Mountain View Elementary performs the best, with strong math scores and the lowest chronic absenteeism, while spending the least per student. In contrast, Plainview Academic Charter Academy and Pinewood Avenue Elementary have lower academic rankings, with Pinewood spending significantly more per student.

Key challenges for the area include high chronic absenteeism across most schools and notably low science proficiency. Mt. Lukens Continuation, serving at-risk high school students, has the most severe absenteeism and lowest proficiency rates, despite having the highest per-student funding and smallest class sizes. Overall, the data shows that higher spending does not always correlate with better academic outcomes in this community.