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Westland School

Alternative school · Grades K–6

Los Angeles, CA

16200 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in California
  • Serving families in Los Angeles since at least 2011

In Los Angeles, California, Westland School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 132 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of independent elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 165 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
132
Teachers
19.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 65 girls, 67 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
165 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of independent elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 54% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    129’11–12131’13–14131’15–16126’17–18135’19–20133’21–22132’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K21
    121
    217
    319
    417
    523
    614

    Student body

    White49%
    Two or more races28%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Black5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%
    Asian2%

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    Questions about Westland School

    What grades does Westland School serve?

    Westland School serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend Westland School?

    About 132 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Westland School?

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