Top 20 Best Los Angeles County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 1,109 private schools serving 193,304 students in Los Angeles County, CA (there are 2,236 public schools, serving 1,330,112 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Campbell Hall, Excelsior School and Foothill Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $17,085, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,036.
50% of private schools in Los Angeles County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Los Angeles County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Barnhart School
Barnhart School Photo - In addition to yearly plays, there are numerous opportunities for students to practice their public speaking skills.
(8)
240 W Colorado Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 446-5588
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Berkeley Hall School
Berkeley Hall School Photo - Located in Los Angeles, CA, Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational school for students in preschool through grade 8.
(5)
16000 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
Grades: NS-8
| 270 students
Brighton Hall School
Brighton Hall School Photo - Brighton Hall welcomes all students in grades 2-12, with a curriculum that accommodates working professional children, as well as students who simply do best with a personalized, flexible approach to excellent education.
(15)
755 N. Whitnall Hwy
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 985-9485
Grades: 2-12
| 79 students
Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Studio City, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
Grades: K-12
| 1,148 students
Clairbourn School
Clairbourn School Photo
(15)
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
Grades: NS-8
| 283 students
Excelsior School
Excelsior School Photo - School Front View
(2)
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Foothill Country Day School
Foothill Country Day School Photo - Field Day and Art Walk is a tradition that dates back to our school's founding. Since our school was founded around a 1954 Kentucky Derby winner named Determine, we hold a day of races and fun each year on Derby Day. Our kids are superheroes!
(11)
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
Grades: NS-8
| 438 students
High Point Academy
High Point Academy Photo - Reading Group
(1)
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 798-8989
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Hollywood Schoolhouse
Hollywood Schoolhouse Photo
(1)
1233 North McCaddden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-1320
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School Photo - Now accepting applications for the 2024 - 2025 School Year. Visit: school.holyfamily.org/admissions
(Catholic)
(23)
1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Grades: NS-12
| 734 students
Louisville High School
Louisville High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(19)
22300 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 346-8812
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Mary Star Of The Sea High School
Mary Star Of The Sea High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
2500 N. Taper Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Mayfield Senior School
Mayfield Senior School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Oakwood School
Oakwood School Photo
(3)
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
Grades: K-12
| 822 students
Pacific Lutheran Junior / Senior High School
Pacific Lutheran Junior / Senior High School Photo - Pacific Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School's year-end teambuilding trip on the rapids!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(34)
1473 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Grades: 6-12
| 118 students
Pilgrim School
Pilgrim School Photo
(4)
540 S Commonwealth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 355-5204
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
4345 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(310) 478-9900
Grades: 4-12
| 40 students
Sequoyah School
Sequoyah School Photo
(19)
K-8: 535 S. Pasadena Ave/High School: 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Grades: K-12
| 445 students
South Hills Academy
South Hills Academy Photo - South Hills Academy, a premier PreK-12 educational institution, seamlessly blends personalized learning with a global perspective, preparing students for life beyond academics. Since 1957, the school has cultivated a vibrant and inclusive environment, fostering a rich mix of academic, athletic, and cultural experiences.
(Christian)
(4)
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
Grades: NS-12
| 300 students
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is an independent, forward-thinking girls school for students in grades 4-12. We are committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers, and courageous, compassionate leaders.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Grades: 4-12
| 550 students
5401 Beethoven Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-8650
Grades: NS-8
| 598 students
EF Academy Pasadena
EF Academy Pasadena Photo - EF Academy Pasadena is a private day and boarding high school, welcoming students from over 30 nationalities. Students become global changemakers by learning about design thinking and participating in EF Academy's signature Innovation and Impact Program.
(1)
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Fusion Academy Los Angeles
Fusion Academy Los Angeles Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Fusion Academy Miracle Mile
Fusion Academy Miracle Mile Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
5757 Wilshire Blvd., Promenade One
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Fusion Academy Palos Verdes
Fusion Academy Palos Verdes Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr. Suite 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
825 Colorado Blvd., Suite 118
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
35 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 160
Pasadena, CA 91101
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy South Bay
Fusion Academy South Bay Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
1601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 260
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
21650 Oxnard Street, Suite 100
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Los Encinos School
Los Encinos School Photo
(1)
17100 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 990-1006
Grades: K-6
| 180 students
Oak Knoll Montessori School
Oak Knoll Montessori School Photo - Adolescent students guide elementary students in preparing hot lunch.
Montessori School
1200 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-9929
Grades: NS-8
| 112 students
2046 Allen Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 657-2742
Grades: NS-6
| 169 students
Vermont Christian School
Vermont Christian School Photo - Leadership training with international students creates a wonderful environment for learning.
(Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Woodcrest School
Woodcrest School Photo - Woodcrest School in Tarzana leadership opportunities
6043 Tampa Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
Grades: NS-8
| 240 students
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Los Angeles County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2101 Rosecrans Ave, Ste. 1225
El Segundo, CA 90245
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
234 N Isabel Street
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 241-9353
Grades: PK-1
| 76 students
1129 Cole Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 466-9984
Grades: PK-1
| 47 students
10457 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 777-1769
Grades: K-11
| 34 students
Advantage Preparatory Schools (Closed 2015)
Alternative School (Christian)
22589 Hickory Pl
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 296-5466
Grades: K-12
| 113 students
12111 Balboa Blvd
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-4866
Grades: NS
| 53 students
5042 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 939-3388
Grades: NS-PK
| 26 students
5252 W Adams Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 935-1293
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
1172 E Cypress St
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 332-0532
Grades: K-1
| 24 students
9845 E Lemon Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 445-7103
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
3508 E Temple Way
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-3881
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
Bethel Lutheran Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
17500 Burbank Boulevard
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 788-2663
Grades: NS
| 37 students
345 S Woods Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 266-3150
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
1105 North Laurel Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 650-2922
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
28348 Agoura Rd
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 991-7752
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
18644 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 881-9828
Grades: NS-6
| 80 students
2400 W 85th Street
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 752-7594
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
19722 Collier St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 348-9070
Grades: K-6
| 290 students
9468 Broadway,
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-9090
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
654 E. 6th Street
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 621-8086
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Childrens Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (African Methodist Episcopal)
12230 Loma Dr
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-4021
Grades: K-4
| 19 students
440 S Santa Fe Avenue
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 631-5985
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
1515 Maple St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-6401
Grades: K
| 21 students
13570 Eldridge Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 362-5861
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
Concordia Schools La (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
777 N Maclay Ave
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-4800
Grades: K-6
| 95 students
8756 Canby Avenue
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 885-5872
Grades: 2-11
| 56 students
19545 E Cienega Avenue
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 332-8519
Grades: PK-1
| 73 students
4946 W 20th St
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 938-5995
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
225 South Atlantic Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 289-1803
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
1439 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 254-3027
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
207 S Dacotah St
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
12815 S San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 817-4383
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
2400 Santa Anita Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-7235
Grades: K-4
| 29 students
16930 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 996-4560
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
2941 W 70th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 753-3950
Grades: K-8
| 284 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Campbell Hall, Excelsior School and Foothill Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Los Angeles County, CA?
1,109 private schools are located in Los Angeles County, CA.
How much do private schools cost in Los Angeles County, CA?
The average tuition cost is $17,085, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,036.
How diverse are private schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
Los Angeles County, CA private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Los Angeles County, CA go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Los Angeles County, CA?
50% of private schools in Los Angeles County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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