The Willows Community School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Culver City, CA
8509 Higuera St, Culver City, CA 90232
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 largest independent school in Culver City
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Culver City since at least 2011
In Culver City, California, The Willows Community School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 479 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 479
- Teachers
- 63.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 236 girls, 243 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 51% of independent elementary schools in California (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 97% 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 The Willows Community School
What grades does The Willows Community School serve?
The Willows Community School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Willows Community School?
About 479 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Willows Community School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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