Sycamore Community School
Independent school · Grades K–7
Santa Monica, CA
1229 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 4 independent schools in Santa Monica
In Santa Monica, California, Sycamore Community School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 7th grade. About 92 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 162 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–7
- Students
- 92
- Teachers
- 9.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 45 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 162 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Sycamore Community School
What grades does Sycamore Community School serve?
Sycamore Community School serves grades K–7.
How many students attend Sycamore Community School?
About 92 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sycamore Community School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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