Kester Avenue Elementary, nestled in the heart of Sherman Oaks, is a vibrant and diverse learning community serving over 870 students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Our campus proudly includes both a thriving neighborhood school and an exceptional Gifted/High Ability Magnet program (grades 1–5), offering families the best of academic excellence, innovation, and opportunity.
At Kester, we are deeply committed to empowering every child to excel. We place a strong emphasis on mastery of core academic subjects while providing a rich, well-rounded curriculum that includes visual and performing arts, music, hands-on science, and physical education. Our dedication to high-quality instruction is reflected in Kester’s most recent Academic Performance Index (API) score of 913 out of 1,000—the highest API in all of Sherman Oaks, and a testament to the unwavering commitment of our educators, students, and families.
Kester is honored to be recognized as both a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School, prestigious awards that highlight our culture of collaboration, exceptional teaching, and extraordinary parent involvement. Beyond academics, students at Kester experience an unmatched array of enrichment opportunities—made possible through our dedicated PTA and the generosity of our supportive school community. From engaging arts programs to dynamic science experiences and schoolwide events that celebrate diversity, Kester offers a learning environment where every child is nurtured, challenged, and inspired.
