Turning Point School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Culver City, CA
8780 National Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Culver City
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Culver City since at least 2011
Turning Point School is an independent private school in Culver City, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 241 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 241
- Teachers
- 46.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 103 girls, 138 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 80% of independent elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% 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 for the Education of Young Children
- 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 Turning Point School
What grades does Turning Point School serve?
Turning Point School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Turning Point School?
About 241 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Turning Point School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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