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2023 Best Schools in the Los Angeles Area

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  1. #1 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    Harvard-Westlake School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    STUDIO CITY, CA,

    7-12,

    163 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Joyful pursuit of excellence! My two daughters are attending Harvard-Westlake. One is in lower school and the other is a junior in the upper school. For the past several years they have been evolving...Applying historical-cultural insights to contemporary moments, have a richer appreciation for the need to be an engaged active glocal and global citizen and are more than ready for college!.

    Read 163 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,620,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  2. #3 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    Polytechnic School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PASADENA, CA,

    K-12,

    107 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says As a parent of current poly students, I can attest to the quality of the teachers, faculty, student body and facilities. Poly is academically rigorous and sets high expectations for its students...inclusion, tolerance and integrity are all modeled and reinforced throughout the campus at every grade level. Poly can of course continue to work on its diversity by reaching out to the larger Los....

    Read 107 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 872,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  3. #4 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    Sage Hill School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    NEWPORT COAST, CA,

    9-12,

    101 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says As a parent of a current Sophomore and incoming Freshman, our family experience with Sage has been nothing but great. My current Sage student takes advantage of athletics, the music department,....

    Read 101 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 550,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  4. #7 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    Westridge School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PASADENA, CA,

    4-12,

    130 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says When we were looking for private school, we were looking for a school not only offers robust academic curriculums, but also emphasizes on character and social-emotional learning. Our daughters have....

    Read 130 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 550,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  5. #8 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    The Webb Schools

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CLAREMONT, CA,

    9-12,

    88 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Recent alum here, fantastic school for academic development. The teachers here are top notch and the relationships they foster with students is extremely unique at the high school level. We were...The ONLY negative gripe I have with Webb is the college admissions staff and their deceiving system that is inherently unequal. They claim to use a system based on "fit," but instead cater to a....

    Read 88 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 404,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  6. #9 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    Chadwick School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, CA,

    K-12,

    99 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says As a current senior, I have loved my time at Chadwick School. The teachers are incredible; they are always willing to meet with students outside of class time to go over content and improve the....

    Read 99 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 867,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  7. #10 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    Oakwood School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA,

    K-12,

    54 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Oakwood School provides an excellent education that shapes the entire student. The teacher-student relationships at Oakwood are incredible, as teachers prioritize their students' educational....

    Read 54 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 824,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  8. #11 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    Sierra Canyon School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CHATSWORTH, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    102 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We have had an amazing experience at Sierra Canyon. Our son is a student-athlete. Academics are very important to him. He finished his senior year with a 4.4 GPA while playing on one of the top....

    Read 102 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,154,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  9. #12 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    TVT Community Day School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    IRVINE, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    185 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says TVT was tremendously supportive and welcoming as my son transitioned from another school. On the first day, I received an email with a picture of my smiling son and a brief note telling me he's doing....

    Read 185 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 802,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  10. #15 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    Marymount High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    9-12,

    120 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My daughter has completed her Freshman year at Marymount and I can't express enough how incredible the year was for her. Socially she made many new friends, who all have different interests,....

    Read 120 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 322,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  11. #1 Best Public High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    Troy High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Fullerton Joint Union High School District, CA,

    9-12,

    963 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I have loved my time at Troy High School these past four years. Even though my sophomore year was Covid, my school has prepared me for everything I can imagine college will possibly be. I have....

    Read 963 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,614,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

  12. #17 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    St. Margaret's Episcopal School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    58 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says From the moment I walked through the campus , I was impressed with the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff and teachers were friendly and approachable, and the students seemed happy and engaged...The facilities are top-notch. The classrooms are spacious, clean, and equipped with the latest technology to enhance the learning experience. The school also has a well-stocked library, science and....

    Read 58 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,250,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  13. #2 Best Public High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    California Academy of Mathematics & Science

    Blue checkmark.

    Long Beach Unified School District, CA,

    9-12,

    489 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says After sending our son for a year, we are happy to tell that the school is filled with wonderful people.CAMS students are kind, friendly, supporting each other across grades, and caring younger students very well. Parents are very nice and supportive, too.Most teachers have decent backgrounds/careers. It's easy to communicate with teachers and school staffs. Minimal donation/volunteer requests. The school is for students like Engineering, Computer Science, or Bio-technology. Required courses include manufacturing with CNC machines & industrial 3D printers, computer programming, CAD...Located on CSUDH campus, junior/senior students may take the college classes at reasonable cost.More than 50 clubs to choose from. 1/5 students join FRC or VEX Robotics teams. While sports teams are limited, good players compete at tournaments. Dancing teams actively perform at various school...A lot of fun and exciting opportunities at CAMS!.

    Read 489 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 669,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 27 to 1,

  14. #3 Best Public High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    Orange County School of the Arts

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    SANTA ANA, CA,

    7-12,

    593 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says I believe that the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) is an excellent school. I am in my 3rd year at this school, as a freshman, and there are so many art opportunities for students wanting to....

    Read 593 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,277,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  15. #18 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    The Buckley School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SHERMAN OAKS, CA,

    K-12,

    50 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Works Here says Buckley has an incredible community of faculty, students, alumni, and parents. I've worked at the school for several years now and have been so impressed by the caliber of my colleagues and students. In particular, I appreciate how our smaller size encourages students to take on more challenges; my students take rigorous courses while also participating in sports, playing an instrument, writing...The campus is also beautiful, situated in the mountains -- there is even a nature trail off the field! The school has incredible, state-of-the-art facilities for arts, tech, athletics, and more..

    Read 50 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 830,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  16. #21 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area.

    The Archer School for Girls

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    6-12,

    128 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says As a recent alum, I can attest that if I ever have a daughter, I will most certainly be enrolling her at Archer. I cannot express my gratitude enough towards this community, the academics, and all....

    Read 128 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 496,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

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