#1 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Assumption of the BVM Elementary School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in California
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade131 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Private schools in Los Angeles County, CA with middle-school grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 309 schools.
#2 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
St. Mark Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Venice
Venice, CA
A+Overall grade177 students10 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Middle 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
#4 Best Private Middle 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
#5 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
St. John Fisher School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
A+Overall grade176 students11 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
SS Felicitas & Perpetua School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in California
San Marino, CA
A+Overall grade118 students10 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Notre Dame Academy Elementary School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade275 students13 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
St. Barnabas Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
A+Overall grade276 students11 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
St. Cyril of Jerusalem School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Encino
Encino, CA
A+Overall grade168 students13 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Mayfield Junior School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in California
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade534 students11 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Our Lady of Grace School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in California
Encino, CA
A+Overall grade280 students14 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
A+Overall grade105 students10 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
St. Martin of Tours Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade148 students9 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
St. Matthew's Parish School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in California
Pacific Palisades, CA
A+Overall grade277 students6 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
St. Finbar Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Burbank
Burbank, CA
A+Overall grade273 students12 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Middle 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
#17 Best Private Middle 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
#18 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in California
Tujunga, CA
A+Overall grade116 students11 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
St. Euphrasia School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in California
Granada Hills, CA
A+Overall grade180 students14 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Middle 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
#21 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Holy Angels School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in California
Arcadia, CA
A+Overall grade210 students13 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Cathedral Chapel School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade160 students15 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
St. Timothy School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade198 students15 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Middle 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
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