#25 Best Independent Schools in the West
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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#26 Best Independent Schools in the West
Ashbrook Independent School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in Oregon
Corvallis, OR
A+Overall grade144 students5 students per teacher
#27 Best Independent Schools in the West
Live Oak School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade415 students6 students per teacher
#28 Best Independent Schools in the West
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
#29 Best Independent Schools in the West
The Spring Hill School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Petaluma
Petaluma, CA
A+Overall grade109 students5 students per teacher
#30 Best Independent Schools in the West
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
#31 Best Independent Schools in the West
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
#32 Best Independent Schools in the West
Serendipity School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California
Belmont, CA
A+Overall grade147 students6 students per teacher
#33 Best Independent Schools in the West
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
#34 Best Independent Schools in the West
Almaden Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in California
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade399 students6 students per teacher
#35 Best Independent Schools in the West
Golden Bridges School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade105 students4 students per teacher
#36 Best Independent Schools in the West
Presidio Hill School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade210 students7 students per teacher
#37 Best Independent Schools in the West
Honolulu Waldorf School - Mohala Pua School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–11
The smallest classes of any independent school in Honolulu
Honolulu, HI
A+Overall grade107 students5 students per teacher
#38 Best Independent Schools in the West
The Northwest School of the Arts
Independent school · Grades 6–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade429 students8 students per teacher
#39 Best Independent Schools in the West
Henderson International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Henderson
Henderson, NV
A+Overall grade284 students8 students per teacher
#40 Best Independent Schools in the West
Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Colorado
Denver, CO
A+Overall grade157 students4 students per teacher
#41 Best Independent Schools in the West
Sacramento Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
A+Overall grade562 students8 students per teacher
#42 Best Independent Schools in the West
Bridges Academy
Independent school · Grades 4–12
The only independent school in Studio City
Studio City, CA
A+Overall grade159 students4 students per teacher
#43 Best Independent Schools in the West
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
#44 Best Independent Schools in the West
Park Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in California
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade359 students6 students per teacher
#45 Best Independent Schools in the West
Marin Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in California
San Rafael, CA
A+Overall grade145 students3 students per teacher
#46 Best Independent Schools in the West
Northlake Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in Washington
Kirkland, WA
A+Overall grade108 students4 students per teacher
#47 Best Independent Schools in the West
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
#48 Best Independent Schools in the West
Island Pacific Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Hawaii
Kapolei, HI
A+Overall grade582 students9 students per teacher
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