Laurence School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Van Nuys, CA
13639 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Van Nuys
- Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Van Nuys since at least 2011
Laurence School is an independent private school in Van Nuys, California, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 378 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment has grown about 20% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 378
- Teachers
- 54.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 354 girls, 24 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of independent elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 90% 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
- A state or regional independent school association
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 Laurence School
What grades does Laurence School serve?
Laurence School serves grades K–6.
How many students attend Laurence School?
About 378 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Laurence School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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