Moonpreneur Icon

N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park

21425 Cohasset St., Canoga Park, CA, 91303

About N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park

N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park is located at 21425 Sherman Way. The school serves 495 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 22:1. Math proficiency is 22% and reading proficiency is 27%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. The school is very challenging academically and encourages all students to keep learning throughout their lives. There are high standards for both how well students do in school and how they act. The way the campus is set up includes areas that are only for specialized instruction. To improve their teaching skills, faculty members are always learning new things. Facilities support many different activities for each grade level. We update the computer lab often so that students have access to the latest research tools. The furniture in the classroom is set up so that students can work on their own or with other students. The administrative office is in the middle of the building so that it can better support parents and students. In this area, homes cost between $600,000 and $910,000. Families say that the school has a hard curriculum that keeps kids interested and motivated. Parents often talk about how driven their kids are to do well in school. This school is one of the best elementary schools in California..

N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park Contact Information

Address

21425 Cohasset St., Canoga Park, CA, 91303

View on Map

Phone

(818) 710-2640

Call Now

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 27% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
429
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4332 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.93%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic 93.47%
Black 0.93%
Two+ Races 0.93%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
0.93%
Asian
3.5%
Hispanic
93.47%
Black
0.93%
Two+ Races
0.93%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 429
50.82%
218 Female
49.18%
211 Male

Student Population

429 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

429 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

Starting in July 2026, it has been officially suggested that the charter for N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park be renewed for another five years. On March 26, 2026, the school will hold an awards ceremony to honor students who did well in the arts and sciences during the second trimester. The Family Source Center also offers online workshops for parents that are all about helping their kids do well in school and grow.

FAQ

Q1. What does the "N.E.W." in N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park mean?

Ans. It stands for New Economics for Women, which shows that the school is based on community development and giving families the tools they need to succeed through good education.

Q2. Is there a strong emphasis on the arts at N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park?

Ans. The school includes visual and performing arts in the daily lessons to help students learn how to think critically and express themselves creatively.

Q3. Does N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park have a longer school day?

Ans. The school has a full after-school program that lasts until six o'clock at night and includes learning and enrichment activities for students.

Q4: How does N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park help families stay healthy and fit?

Ans. The Family Source Center on site has resources for the whole community, such as social services, workshops on how to manage money, and health screenings.

Q5. Do students at N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park have to wear uniforms?

Ans. Students must wear the school uniform, which includes a white or navy polo shirt and navy blue or khaki pants.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park

terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.