Tarzana is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The SOCES magnet campus (grades 4-12) is physically in Tarzana and serves the Encino/Sherman Oaks/Tarzana area. School attendance is assigned by home address, not by neighborhood or ZIP, and boundaries and charter-preference areas can change - so always verify the assigned school for a specific Tarzana address with the LAUSD Resident School Finder before relying on it.

Direct AnswerTarzana is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The SOCES magnet campus (grades 4-12) is physically in Tarzana and serves the Encino/Sherman Oaks/Tarzana area. School attendance is assigned by home address, not by neighborhood or ZIP, and boundaries and charter-preference areas can change - so always verify the assigned school for a specific Tarzana address with the LAUSD Resident School Finder before relying on it.
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Schools serving Tarzana

Tarzana falls under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The SOCES magnet campus (grades 4-12) is physically in Tarzana and serves the Encino/Sherman Oaks/Tarzana area. Because attendance and charter-preference areas don't follow neighborhood lines exactly, two nearby homes can feed different schools. Confirm per address with the LAUSD locator and cross-check the California School Dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district serves Tarzana?

Tarzana is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The SOCES magnet campus (grades 4-12) is physically in Tarzana and serves the Encino/Sherman Oaks/Tarzana area. School attendance is assigned by home address, not by neighborhood or ZIP, and boundaries and charter-preference areas can change - so always verify the assigned school for a specific Tarzana address with the LAUSD Resident School Finder before relying on it.

Primary sourcesCA School Dashboard, LAUSD Resident School Finder, Los Angeles County Assessor

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