Carlthorp School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Santa Monica, CA
438 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Santa Monica
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Santa Monica since at least 2011
In Santa Monica, California, Carlthorp School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 280 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of independent elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 7 hours, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 280
- Teachers
- 62.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 136 girls, 144 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 80% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Carlthorp School
What grades does Carlthorp School serve?
Carlthorp School serves grades K–6.
How many students attend Carlthorp School?
About 280 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Carlthorp School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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