Patrick Henry Middle

Tucked into the quiet, tree-lined streets of Granada Hills in the northwestern corner of the San Fernando Valley, Patrick Henry Middle School sits in one of LA's more family-friendly pockets — the kind of neighborhood where kids still ride bikes and neighbors know each other's names. Performing solidly above the middle of the pack statewide, it's a dependable choice for families who want a genuine community feel without the pressure-cooker intensity of some west-side schools. Families drawn to the Valley's slower pace, good weather, and strong sense of local identity tend to put down roots here and stay.