Kester Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Grades K-5
455th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 92%· Stable
Kester Avenue Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Kester Avenue Elementary 455th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 92% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2015 to 92th in 2025.
Kester Avenue Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 413 students tested
Kester Avenue Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 882 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.9% | 33.8% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| White | 34.8% | 31.4% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 18.6% | ▲ 18.5 pts | |
| Asian | 13.6% | 11.1% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.0% | 5.0% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Kester Avenue Elementary
Typical home value $989K in zip 91411 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Kester Avenue Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Hesby Oaks Leadership AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 1 mi away · charter496th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 70% - 8Chandler ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away1,201st of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 60% - 6Sylvan Park ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away2,333rd of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 9Sherman Oaks Elementary CharterLos Angeles Unified · 1.3 mi away · charter1,088th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 62% - 4Van Nuys ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi away3,732nd of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 30% - 4Ararat CharterLos Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi away · charter3,669th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 3Columbus Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi away3,993rd of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 7Erwin ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 2.1 mi away2,156th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Kester Avenue Elementary in?
Kester Avenue Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Van Nuys, California.
Is Kester Avenue Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kester Avenue Elementary 455th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kester Avenue Elementary?
Hispanic 34%, White 31%, Two or more races 19%, Asian 11% (882 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kester Avenue Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91411 is $989K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.