Many Los Angeles parents are interested in sending their children to Private Elementary Schools, as they are often seen as a direct route to an Ivy League education, and in fact, most are known as Prep Schools. Take a look at our list of Private Schools in Los Angeles as you make your choice about where to send your kids.
We’ve got an article about why one Los Angeles Mom chose Private elementary school for her child. And here’s an article about paying for Private Elementary School vs. Saving for College.
Type: Featured Private Elementary Schools, Private Elementary School
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Located in Santa Monica, PS1 is a coeducational day school for children in grades K-6. At PS1, children grown up in—and help shape—an exceptionally joyful, empathetic, dynamic learning community. From this intentionally created microcosm your child emerges excited and prepared to change the wider world for the better.
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Type: Featured Private Elementary Schools, Private Elementary School
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Located in Santa Monica, PS1 is a coeducational day school for children in grades K-6. At PS1, children grown up in—and help shape—an exceptionally joyful, empathetic, dynamic learning community. From this intentionally created microcosm your child emerges excited and prepared to change the wider world for the better.
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Type: Preschool, Private Elementary School, Religious Affiliation
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Students grow into kind, confident, independent thinkers and doers who are well prepared to apply their skills and abilities as they advance through life.
We hold ourselves to the highest academic standards and a tradition of Jewish values that emphasize teaching, learning, personal, and social responsibility. The inquisitive nature of Judaism, which invites the curious to explore, discover, and debate, provides the ideal learning environment.
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Type: Private Elementary School
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At Echo Horizon, we prioritize the elementary school experience by creating a safe, inclusive community where children don’t have to grow up too quickly. With 180 students in grades Pre-K–6, our intentionally small community allows us to get to know one another beyond the surface. Echo’s diverse scholars come from 49 different zip codes within Los Angeles County and approximately 50 percent of our students identify as people of color.
Children thrive in our kind, connected community, one where they are free to explore, question, and imagine. Fifteen percent of our students are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). Our DHH students use hearing technology and grow up alongside their hearing peers. The advantage of this unique educational model to both hearing and non-hearing students is invaluable: children develop empathy, an appreciation of difference, and essential communication skills.
Above all, education at Echo Horizon is joyful: our students go out into the world with exuberance, confidence, and resilience. Echo’s graduates go on to the top secondary schools in Los Angeles and our alumni are changemakers, scientists, athletes, and artists. Our purpose is to empower children with the empathy, intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, and courage they need to change the world for future generations.
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Type: Preschool, Private Elementary School
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Hollywood Schoolhouse knows, values, and encourages fearless curiosity. Through a blended program of innovative academics and structured learning, our diverse community inspires students to be academically strong, artistically proud, physically active, and socially grounded.
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Type: International, Preschool, Private Elementary School
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The International School of Los Angeles is a non-profit, independent, international school committed to bilingual education and academic excellence in a nurturing environment. The International School of Los Angeles offers a preschool through 12th grade curriculum that culminates in the French baccalauréat or the International Baccalaureate®’s Diploma Programme.
With over 65 nationalities and 40 spoken languages represented across its multiple Los Angeles-area campuses (Burbank, Los Feliz, Pasadena, and West Valley), the School invites its students to study and live in a diverse global community every day.
The International School of Los Angeles is committed to the values of respect, excellence, and diversity, and to preparing students of all backgrounds to excel in and contribute to a global world. Since 1978, the School has been instilling the love of learning in all its students through small classes and low student-to-teacher ratios.
If you envision your child studying and learning in an intimate setting and growing up to be a confident, caring, and open-minded critical thinker who will thrive in a diverse, competitive world, book a tour today.
Five Locations in Los Angeles:
Burbank Campus (6th – 12th grade)
1105 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506
Los Feliz Early Learning Center (preschool & pre-K)
2714 St George Street, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Los Feliz Campus (pre-K – 5th grade)
4155 Russell Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Pasadena Campus (preschool – 5th grade)
30 N. Marion Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106
West Valley Campus (preschool – 5th grade)
5933 Lindley Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356
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Type: Private Elementary School
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Stratford School Altadena is a private preschool through elementary school nestled in the scenic foothill community of Altadena. Our campus offers three preschool programs: Early Preschool starting at 2 years of age with no potty training required, an enriched hands-on STEAM-based Preschool program, and a Mandarin Bilingual Preschool program, both starting at 2 ½ and potty trained.
Our Elementary program provides an unparalleled education where children are inspired to become creative problem solvers, innovators, and confident leaders. Stratford’s STEAM based curriculum is specifically sequenced to provide a foundation for academic excellence, taught in a warm and caring environment. Arts, music, character development, and physical activity round out our students’ experience.
Beyond the classroom, Stratford encourages students to explore their individual passions through enrichment activities to strengthen personal development and prepare them for admission to competitive high schools and colleges. Evident at all our schools is the Stratford motto, “Summa spes, summa res,” meaning “highest hopes, highest things.”
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Type: Private Elementary School
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Stratford School Los Angeles is a private preschool through elementary school tucked away in the heart of Hollywood. Our campus offers two preschool programs: An enriched hands-on STEAM-based Preschool program and a Mandarin Bilingual Preschool program, both start at 2 ½ and potty trained.
Our Elementary program provides an unparalleled education where children are inspired to become creative problem solvers, innovators, and confident leaders. Stratford’s STEAM based curriculum is specifically sequenced to provide a foundation for academic excellence, taught in a warm and caring environment. Arts, music, character development, and physical activity round out our students’ experience.
Beyond the classroom, Stratford encourages students to explore their individual passions through enrichment activities to strengthen personal development and prepare them for admission to competitive high schools and colleges. Evident at our school is the Stratford motto, “Summa spes, summa res,” meaning “highest hopes, highest things.”
Read: Stratford’s New Location Enrolling Now.
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Type: Preschool, Private Elementary School
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Our West Los Angeles community campus is focused on early childhood education offering Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Transitional Kindergarten programs. Stratford’s hands-on learning approach cultivates a child’s natural curiosity and wonder inspiring children to become creative problem-solvers, imaginative innovators, and confident leaders.
Our teachers balance academic learning with lots of fun to inspire a love of learning, build self-confidence, and nurture growing independence and social/emotional skills. The open, caring, family-oriented atmosphere at Stratford School helps preschoolers feel safe – physically and emotionally – and nurtures the whole child, both mind and heart.
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Type: Preschool, Private Elementary School
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The Center for Early Education, a socio-economically and culturally diverse independent school for children, toddlers through grade six, strives to graduate students who are joyful, resilient, life-long learners. The Center embraces a philosophy of education that combines a nurturing, inclusive learning environment with an increasingly challenging academic program that addresses the developmental needs of each child.
While most students enter The Center in the Toddler program, Early Childhood 1 “EC1” (the first year of preschool), or Kindergarten, we welcome applications at all grade levels! The 2021-22 application for all grade levels is open online now.
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Type: Private Elementary School
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K-8 private school in Tarzana offering a strong academic foundation with small class size. Our students attend top high schools in the San Fernando Valley and are proficient users of technology, innovators, strong communicators, and kind.
Connect:16000 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-476-6421
PreK-8th
Located in Los Angeles, CA, Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational school for students in preschool through grade 8. Rigorous academics in a supportive atmosphere and grounded character development allow students to become fearless scholars and conscientious citizens – gain a love of learning, leadership with social responsibility, creativity with moral integrity, and self-esteem with compassion for others and the environment.
K-6th
Brawerman Elementary School is a co-educational, K-6 institution with two campuses in Los Angeles, employing the highest academic standards in a nurturing environment with a deep understanding of Jewish values.
K-6th
Brentwood School is an independent K-12 coed day school with two campuses, located four blocks apart, in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
K-12th
The Buckley School is a dynamic, nurturing learning community committed to equity and inclusion. Our innovative teachers and challenging programs inspire creativity, courage, and collaboration. By promoting a balanced development of mind, body, and character, we encourage each student to find joy and meaning in life and make an impact in the world.
K-12th
Campbell Hall is an independent coeducational day school for grades K-12, located in Studio City, CA. We are affiliated with the Episcopal Church and its 500-year history of academic excellence, and are also one of the most religiously and racially diverse schools in southern California.
K-12th
At Chadwick, we develop our curriculum with the whole child in mind. Our faculty work together to create enriching, challenging classroom experiences while also providing office hours and mentorship to ensure that students maintain a healthy life balance. That means Upper School students are comfortable taking a challenging course on multivariable calculus, performing in the school musical and enjoying time with their friends — all while gaining the academic foundation they need to succeed in college and beyond.
K-5th
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences provides a unique K-12 program built on a progressive, developmental model of education.
PreK – 6th
Curtis School is an independent, co-educational day school for students in Developmental Kindergarten (age 4 1/2) through Grade 6. Located on a 27-acre campus in Los Angeles.
PreK-6th
Echo Horizon is a Pre-K–6 elementary school experience that creates a safe, inclusive community where children don’t have to grow up too quickly. Diversity and inclusion are the school’s foundation—15% of its students are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). The DHH students use hearing technology and grow up alongside their hearing peers. All students develop strong communication skills and an appreciation of different perspectives. Echo Horizon’s students come from 49 different zip codes within Los Angeles County and approximately 50 percent identify as people of color.
The International School of Los Angeles was established in 1978 by visionaries of varied cultural backgrounds who felt that the Los Angeles community needed a school which would prepare children for life in an increasingly international environment. Multiple Campuses.
K-6th
Located In Los Angeles, CA, John Thomas Dye is an independent school for grades K-6. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
PreK-8th
Kadima is a private Jewish day school in Los Angeles rooted in academic excellence and Jewish learning. The learning environment we provide encourages independence, confidence, critical thinking and a love of learning. Come see what a Kadima educational experience has to offer.
K-6th
Laurence School is located on a five-acre campus in Valley Glen, just north of Sherman Oaks in the San Fernando Valley.
Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles is a private bilingual education school founded in 1964. Multiple Campuses.
K-8th
Mirman School is an independent, co-educational school for gifted children located at 16180 Mulholland Drive in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California, United States,[1] with 330 pupils aged 5 to 14.
K-12th
New Covenant Academy is a K-12th college prep school located in the heart of Koreatown, Los Angeles.
PreK-8th
New Horizon School is committed to providing students with an excellent academic education and firm grounding in moral and ethical values. The school fosters a dedication to God through virtuous living in a balanced Islamic environment.
TK-8th
Notre Dame Academy Elementary School, in the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame, is committed to providing a thoroughly Catholic, 21st century academic education, designed to nurture socially responsible citizens and challenge students to think strategically, act independently, and lead by example.
PreK-12th
Pilgrim School is a private day school for students in preschool through grade 12, and a boarding school for grades 9 through 12, located in Los Angeles, CA.
TK-8th
SMCES is a vibrant parish school that educates diverse learners from TK – 8th grade. Founded in 1930 by the Sisters of the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary we believe in continuing the service and love of Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit and Gospel values.
PreK-8th
Where tradition meets 21st century learning. We are committed to connecting students with their unique futures. We offer an unparalleled education that inspires children to be creative problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders. We approach the learning experience by infusing a strong liberal arts curriculum with STEAM inspired learning. Multiple Campuses.
Related: Stratford School New Location Enrolling
K-6th
The Oaks School is a progressive, independent K-6 school located in the heart of Hollywood. Since its establishment in 1986, the school has grown into a thriving K-6 school with integrated art, music, drama, Maker, and P.E. programs.
DK-8th
The Willows School is a DK-8 independent school serving greater Los Angeles.
PreK-6th
Part of the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, we are an innovative school for children ages 4-12.
K-6th
Westland is an Independent elementary school in Los Angeles.
4th-12th
At Westridge, girls gain the confidence and courage to stand up and speak for the ideals of responsibility and integrity as they take their places in an ever-changing world.
PreK-8th
WNS believes community is the foundation for nurturing innovative and creative thinking. Every day, we create meaningful opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds to collaborate and learn from each other. Our shared future benefits from their informed compassion.
K-5th
Wildwood School cultivates reflective scholars, bold innovators and compassionate leaders equipped with the skills, ethics and inspiration to transform their world.
K-8th
K-8 private school in Tarzana offering a strong academic foundation with small class size. Our students attend top high schools in the San Fernando Valley and are proficient users of technology, innovators, strong communicators, and kind.
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