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Top-rated schools in and around Sherman Oaks

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Nestled in San Fernando Valley, Sherman Oaks is a family-friendly neighborhood with vibrant shopping centers, a great selection of brunch cafés, gastropubs, burger joints, and many more.

Living in Sherman Oaks brings plenty of benefits especially for families, such as a top-performing school system.

If you’re thinking about relocating to Sherman Oaks, here’s a look at some of the top-rated schools in and around the area according to Niche.com:

Ivy Bound Academy

15355 Morrison St
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
818.646.4992

Ivy Bound Academy Math, Science, & Technology Charter Middle School serves students from grades 5 to 8, and is a tuition-free public charter school under the Los Angeles Unified School District.

The school’s vision is to develop passionate life-long learners and give them confidence to achieve their goals, a strong foundation in the core subjects, and extensive computer skills. The school fosters an atmosphere for advanced learning by teaching students to become well-rounded critical thinkers, focusing on problem areas, and helping them find the best way to overcome their individual obstacles.

Larchmont Charter School

1265 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.656.6418

Opened in 2005, Larchmont Charter School provides an unparalleled quality of education to a socio-economically, racially, and culturally divided community of students. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Larchmont Charter School develops academic excellence and creativity, fostering an inquiry-based, experience-centered learning environment where students are encouraged to learn from each other.

Considered one of the most sought-after charter schools in Los Angeles, the school currently has over 1,400 students in grades TK-12 across four campuses.

Renaissance Arts Academy

2558 N San Fernando Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90065
323.259.5700

Founded in 2002 by co-directors PK Candaux and Sidnie Gallegos, Renaissance Arts Academy offers exceptional arts training to public school students. The school believes in the connection between arts achievement and academic excellence, welcoming students at every development level without requiring interviews, auditions, or prerequisites. 95% of incoming students at RenArts have no prior training in dance or classical music.

ReArts’ award-winning program combines an integrated classical curriculum with a focus on collaborative dance, music, and design principles. The school develops skills and nurtures creativity through flexible multi-age groups, in-depth academic inquiry, and professionally guided arts training.

Math and Science College Preparatory

3202 W Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
323.821.1393

Established in 2013, Math and Science College Preparatory provides top-quality education to students of different cultures and backgrounds. MCSP instills high standards of leadership and academic integrity, while emphasizing the emotional, intellectual, social, and physical development of each student. The school’s programs give students the opportunity to learn how to harness knowledge, skills, and technology in order to become valuable members of the global society.

MCSP is part of the STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). network of schools, which provides easy access to top quality STEM pathways by developing students and staff capable of solving problems through innovation, passion, collaboration, and perseverance.

Stella Middle Charter Academy

4301 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
323.406.7155

Stella Middle Charter Academy serves students from grades 5 to 8 and is part of Bright Star Schools. The school values academic rigor and developing a strong student culture and inspiring learning environment, while focusing on working with the community in order to meet the individual needs of all learners.

Stella Middle Charter Academy works closely with families to ensure all students succeed not only in the classrooms, but in higher education and life as well. Through Bright Star Schools’ hallmark “Life Experience Lessons,” students learn and enjoy through field trips to mountains, beaches, local museums, national parks, and colleges throughout the country, broadening their horizons and showing them all of the opportunities that are available to them.

KIPP Raices Academy

668 South Atlantic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022

323.780.3900

KIPP Raices Academy is a tuition-free college preparatory public elementary school that’s part of the national Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP).network of schools in over 20 states.

Serving grades TK-4, the school aims to provide all students with the passion and inspiration needed to achieve their goals, succeed in a competitive world, and create a positive impact in the community.

KIPP Raices Academy has won several awards, including the California Distinguished Schools Award in 2013 and the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award in 2015.

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