Lanai Road Elementary vs Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanai Road Elementary
Encino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Sherman Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
| Measure | Lanai Road Elementary Encino, California | Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Sherman Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 5,693 | #1240 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5791 of 50,301 | #16606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 566 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 57% |
| city | Encino | Sherman Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lanai Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 62.3).
- •Lanai Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Lanai Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Lanai Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 42.7%).
- •Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.6).
- •Lanai Road Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 511.
- •Lanai Road Elementary is a public school while Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lanai Road Elementary better than Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Lanai Road Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 62.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lanai Road Elementary and Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Encino and Sherman Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanai Road Elementary: 566. Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanai Road Elementary and Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter rank in California?
Lanai Road Elementary is 354th of 5,693 and Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is 1240th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).