Westerly School of Long Beach
Independent school · Grades K–8
Long Beach, CA
2950 E 29th St, Long Beach, CA 90806
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Long Beach
- Growing: enrollment up 57% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Long Beach since at least 2011
In Long Beach, California, Westerly School of Long Beach is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 177 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 57% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 177
- Teachers
- 13 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 92 girls, 85 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 65% 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 Westerly School of Long Beach
What grades does Westerly School of Long Beach serve?
Westerly School of Long Beach serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Westerly School of Long Beach?
About 177 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Westerly School of Long Beach?
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