#1 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Turning Point School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Culver City
Culver City, CA
A+Overall grade241 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Los Angeles County, CA. Top 50 of 78 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Viewpoint School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Calabasas, CA
A+Overall grade1,156 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Carlthorp School
Independent school · Grades K–6
The smallest classes of any independent school in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
A+Overall grade280 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
The Country School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Valley Village
Valley Village, CA
A+Overall grade118 students4 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Pilgrim School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade342 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Polytechnic School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade874 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Mirman School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade417 students6 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Rolling Hills Preparatory
Independent school · Grades 3–12
The only independent school in San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
A+Overall grade167 students6 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade651 students6 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
The Wesley School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The only independent school in North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
A+Overall grade297 students6 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Marlborough School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls559 students7 students per teacher
#12 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Bridges Academy
Independent school · Grades 4–12
The only independent school in Studio City
Studio City, CA
A+Overall grade159 students4 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
The Webb Schools
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Claremont, CA
A+Overall grade404 students6 students per teacher
#14 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Windward School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade625 students6 students per teacher
#15 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
John Thomas Dye School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade338 students6 students per teacher
#16 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Laurence School
Independent school · Grades K–6
The largest independent school in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
A+Overall grade378 students7 students per teacher
#17 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Childrens Community School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in California
Van Nuys, CA
A+Overall grade103 students6 students per teacher
#18 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
Northridge, CA
A+Overall grade199 students5 students per teacher
#19 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Pasadena Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Altadena
Altadena, CA
A+Overall grade212 students5 students per teacher
#20 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
The Oaks School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade112 students7 students per teacher
#21 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Village School
Independent school · Grades K–6
The largest independent school in Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades, CA
A+Overall grade294 students6 students per teacher
#22 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Granada Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in California
Northridge, CA
A+Overall grade66 students4 students per teacher
#23 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Foothill Oaks Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Duarte, CA
A+Overall grade73 students7 students per teacher
#24 Best Independent Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Crestview Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Serving families in La Canada Flintridge since at least 2011
La Canada Flintridge, CA
A+Overall grade210 students8 students per teacher
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