Sycamore School
Alternative school · Grades K–5
Malibu, CA
3504 Las Flores Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Malibu
- Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California
Sycamore School is an independent private school in Malibu, California, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 42 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of independent elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 42
- Teachers
- 7.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 13 girls, 29 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 76% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 79% 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 2017–18.
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 School
What grades does Sycamore School serve?
Sycamore School serves grades K–5.
How many students attend Sycamore School?
About 42 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sycamore School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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