The Academy for Enriched Sciences, a public magnet elementary school in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, California serves approximately 285 students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Principal Amy Petry currently leads the student body at The Academy for Enriched Sciences where the impressive campus includes basketball courts, handball courts, a playground, a school garden, and a science lab.
As a science magnet school, The Academy for Enriched Sciences’ curriculum is built around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This curriculum is known as STEAM, Curriculum at The Academy for Enriched Sciences is also project based, encouraging group learning that emphasizes collaboration.
While academics are clearly very important at The Academy for Enriched Sciences, the school also puts a great deal of emphasis on emotional learning. Through Social and Emotional Learning, known in California Schools as SEL, students are given the tools to express themselves, navigate social situations, and build relationships effectively.
Outside of school hours, The Academy for Enriched Sciences offers enrichment opportunities Monday through Friday, including cooking classes, game design lessons, a jewelry making workshop, and flag football. On top of after school enrichment opportunities, The Academy for Enriched Sciences also hosts social nights for students such as a Dads of Great Students Pizza Night.
While science is certainly paramount at The Academy for Enriched Sciences, students will also be encouraged to discover their passion and cultivate well-rounded interests for the future.
Academy for Enriched Sciences
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
17551 Miranda St,
Encino, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Renee Christian-cofield
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
48.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
17.5%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
34.8%
Hispanic
30.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.9%
Two or more races
13.4%
Black
4.1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/19/2025
I have 2 kids that have attended since kindergarten. The school is small and all staff appear to know all students and seem to be able to hone in on how to manage different personalities. The PTA is active and so are many parents, resulting in great additional programs for our kids. The principal, M...
4/11/2025
This school is fantastic. The Principal is incredible. The work the children do is challenging but not overwhelming. The parents are extremely involved and our teacher has been really focused on the figuring out each child’s individual talents and nurturing them. My child has a renewed interest in s...
1/24/2025
We absolutely love this school! The principal is truly exceptional, leading with kindness, dedication, and a genuine passion for the students' success. She’s unmatched. The teachers are amazing. They care so deeply about every child and go above and beyond to make sure each student feels supported a...
8/5/2023
We lucked out getting our girls into this incredible school. Our first daughter has THRIVED here academically. Socially they have helped so much as well. 10/10 . My only wish was that after school enrichment was free, but that’s a pipe dream. No one has that.
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Academy for Enriched Sciences is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Encino, CA, in the Encino neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 290 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Academy for Enriched Sciences has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,956,051. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, and more. Learn more about what Encino has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Academy for Enriched Sciences.