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Westside Neighborhood School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Los Angeles, CA

5401 Beethoven St, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 15% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Los Angeles since at least 2011

In Los Angeles, California, Westside Neighborhood School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 516 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 15% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 178 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
516
Teachers
63.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 265 girls, 251 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 98% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    447’11–12458’13–14429’15–16450’17–18498’21–22516’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K65
    K59
    TK20
    157
    251
    351
    450
    553
    663
    759
    853

    Student body

    White37%
    Black26%
    Two or more races23%
    Asian9%
    Hispanic or Latino5%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    Questions about Westside Neighborhood School

    What grades does Westside Neighborhood School serve?

    Westside Neighborhood School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Westside Neighborhood School?

    About 516 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Westside Neighborhood School?

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