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Harvard-Westlake School
Private School
Studio City, CA
7-12
113
1 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Freshman: Harvard-Westlake truly changed my life. Since coming to H-W as a new seventh grader and still, I have had experiences impossible anywhere else. The competitive nature of the community pushes me to go further than I thought I could, and I have become interested in so many topics that I never thought I would be interested in. Due to the large class sizes, I have met and made so many friends with similar interests as I have, and many with different interests that opened me to even more experiences. If you are considering applying, there is definitely something for you here, and you will not regret your decision!
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1,598 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Flintridge Preparatory School
Private School
La Canada Flintridge, CA
7-12
88
2 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Alum: As a recent alum of Flintridge Prep, I can attest to the benefits it’s left me with. I am currently attending my #1 college (thanks to college counseling) and Flintridge focused on finding all of my classmates a college that fit us and wasn’t necessarily based on rank. I love Prep because of their spanish program that took me to Nicaragua and spurred my interest in public health (which is now my major). The teachers truly love their students and their jobs which is why this school is particularly unique. They want you to succeed and they push you to put in the hard work so that you truly are prepared for college. My freshman year began with a smooth transition and I feel capable in taking on my course work as a double major with a minor. Prep left me able to study independently, be professional, speak in public, thrive as an individual, and how to write a good email to my professors (a rare skill I’ve been told). I love this school, I really truly do, and I was there for 6 years!
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500 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Polytechnic School
Private School
Pasadena, CA
K-12
91
3 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Senior: My experience at Poly has been unforgettable. I entered as a freshman and immediately became involved in the sports and clubs they offered. The school offers several ways for students to follow their passions including student-run clubs, classroom projects, and service opportunities. The school also ensures students grow outside the classroom through international trips and outdoor education trips. I traveled to Nicaragua for a week with peers and teachers to teach the students there English, and it was an eye opening experience. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to go on the trip, and I'm thankful Poly made it financially possible for me to go too! The teachers are also incredibly supportive and make it their priority to help students reach their full potential. My chemistry teacher met with me before school at 7:30 in the morning just to go over topics that I was struggling with. Overall, Poly is a great place, and I could not imagine high school anywhere else!
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859 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
Private School
San Jose, CA
5-12
33
Freshman: Niche allows reviews to only be less than 1000 characters, so I'll try to summarize everything.

Academics/Teachers/Resource: MWAH! The teachers are all qualified and passionate about their respective subjects (many also have PhD's). There are many resources within the school that assist students' academic performance if they wish, such as the peer tutoring program, office hours, or simply having a classmate help you out.

Clubs: A surprisingly wide variety of clubs. The largest (and arguably best) clubs consist of Speech & Debate, Mock Trial, and DECA.

Sports: PE only offers the mainstream sports, such as soccer, basketball, and football.

Diversity: Nonexistent. All Asians.

Food: Most of the students hate it.

School Culture: Many of the students are talented and smart, but many of them at the same time are also conceited and condescending, which degrades the school environment by a considerable amount.

Administration: Slow
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800 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Marlborough School
Private School
Los Angeles, CA
7-12
115
4 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Senior: Marlborough is the perfect school for ambitious, outspoken, and passionate girls. It is quite challenging academically, but there is freedom to tailor your schedule if you are more interested in certain subjects over others. Marlborough also offers many interesting course electives so that each student is able to find at least one class that they are passionate about. The teachers are amazing: engaging, humorous, flexible, and kind. Lastly, although occasionally frustrating, Marlborough's all-girls environment is truly conducive to learning and allows for a greater sense of community and camaraderie among students.
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533 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Westridge School
Private School
Pasadena, CA
4-12
83
5 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Parent: If you want a school that will partner with you to help your daughter grow into a strong and confident young woman with her heart in the right place, you need not look any further than Westridge. The teachers are passionate about what they do; they care deeply and it shows in the way they approach every subject. In fact, everything the school does is done with thoughtful care and intention. The girls go on to college well prepared not just academically, but for life's challenges as well. Simply put, this school is the gold standard by which we measure all other schools!
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500 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Windward School
Private School
Los Angeles, CA
7-12
61
6 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Parent: Windward truly offers a rigorous academic environment that is balanced and nurturing. The student body is the most diverse of the Los Angeles area private schools, and there seems to be far less of the social pressures you see at other private schools. The administration is accessible and fully supports parental involvement. There are many opportunities for parents to volunteer and be involved in student life. Windward's teaching approach is cutting edge and progressive. An excellent school all around.
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550 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Chadwick School
Private School
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
K-12
71
7 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Parent: What an amazing place Chadwick is! Academically, the small class sizes allow the teachers time to adapt to the needs of the kids. In my own experience at the school I was amazed when I went to college and found classes almost universally to be a breeze thanks to Chadwick. The school entirely subscribes to a whole child philosophy, where you can load up your schedule with as many challenging classes as you like with a talented group of students, but they strongly encourage going beyond traditional academics: Outdoor ed – Each year your child will embark upon an outdoor education trip as a class where they form friendships and lifelong bonds and challenging themselves mentally and physically in ways you just can’t in the classroom. Performing and visual arts – Your child will be strongly encouraged to get outside of their comfort zone and participate in a rigorous, well-developed arts curriculum. I can confidently say Chadwick is a very special place.
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830 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
Private School
Santa Monica, CA
K-12
42
8 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Alum: At Crossroads School, students thrive as learners, artists, and people. Rigorous coursework, paired with high level discussions of society's major problems, push students to become active global citizens dedicated to making a change in the world. The teachers' commitment to the students is unparalleled; the learning style often asks students to connect curriculum and their own lives, providing for deep personal and intellectual refection. The campus is vibrant and lively: at lunchtime, some students play music and dance on tables while others can be found rehearsing student theatre, playing in the annual ping pong tournament, engaged in one of the school's 30+ community service and social justice clubs, and more. Crossroads is a place where students can explore themselves and their passions in a safe, warm environment, all while applying their newfound knowledge to real world problems. Crossroads students prove that even high schoolers can make a difference!
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1,174 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Webb Schools
Private School
Claremont, CA
9-12
72
9 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Works Here: The Webb Schools are unique in that you get the benefit of two schools in one plus a world-class fully accredited paleontology museum - all wrapped up in geographic proximity to the Claremont Colleges and neighboring Los Angeles. The culture is one of high academic standards, personal attention, and independent living combined with a fun and casual atmosphere that fosters lifelong friendships and strong bonds with adults. And yes, the ultimate measure of a college preparatory schools is college placement and readiness. This school delivers.
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416 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Troy High School
Fullerton Joint Union High School District, CA
9-12
776
1 Best Public High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Alum: Troy High School is not your average American public high school. As you probably may have heard, we excel both in academics and athletics, with multiple accolades and recognitions on national levels. The school population has always fostered a safe learning environment -- we are very inclusive, with a special education program and multiple cultural organizations, and bullying seldom takes place. Although the academic courses I took were very rigorous, I have never regretted taking them because they gave me a strong work ethic and allowed me to develop a passion for learning. Go Warriors!
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2,755 Students
27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Brentwood School
Private School
Los Angeles, CA
K-12
76
10 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Middle School Student: Brentwood school has supported me from the beginning. I have always felt happy and welcomed. The teachers all genuinely care about you, and not just your academic performance, but also you as a person. Yes, there are wealthy people at Brentwood School, but they are very low key and down- to- earth. Overall, I love Brentwood!
Read 76 Reviews
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996 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Marymount High School
Private School
Los Angeles, CA
9-12
97
11 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Senior: Marymount High School is an all girls school in the heart of Westwood Los Angeles. Although one may be deterred by the high tuition, the academics and environment of the school is priceless. The students are confident young women that learn to develop in and out of the classroom. The teachers have an unexplainable enthusiasm and love for their work that inspires all the girls. The school itself is beautiful, in a safe neighborhood, and has a great sports and academic record.
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396 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sage Hill School
Private School
Newport Coast, CA
9-12
60
12 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Senior: Sage offers an incredible education to students who really work hard and aim to achieve success. Classes are easy to get into and the teachers are very kind and supportive. Additionally, the wide variety of clubs gives everyone an opportunity to get involved. My absolute favorite thing about Sage is its Spring at Sage program, where, after second semester finals, students are treated to cool seminars or international/domestic trips. Sage does falter in its student culture, as peer pressure is very high, and people tend to focus more on the grade rather than the learning material. All in all, this is an excellent high school you should definitely consider!
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545 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Viewpoint School
Private School
Calabasas, CA
K-12
87
13 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Parent: We love Viewpoint School, it is beyond our expectations. The school is beautifully cited on an enormous campus with state of the art facilities. The athletics and art facilities are impressive. Academics are rigorous and the school is dedicated to developing well rounded students. We are impressed that studio art, violin, French and team sports are all included before 3 pm and part of a standard schedule. Better yet, the school carefully crafts schedules to make managing all of these activities possible and not overwhelming. Teachers and the administration are intelligent and responsive. The school has a sophisticated system (MyViewpoint) for communicating with teachers and for managing schedules, assignments and time. The student body is welcoming, inclusive and motivated. Parent involvement is impressive - parents make an effort to be involved.
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1,215 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Archer School for Girls
Private School
Los Angeles, CA
6-12
99
14 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Senior: It is truly a one of a kind experience to be apart of the class of 2018! The people here are supportive, ambitious, and joyful! I am a fan of all girls education. Ever since I got here, I have been more focused on my education and I became much more confident about myself. We have a leading STEM program and the Arts at archer are very supported. At Archer, I found what I am truly passionate about and what I want to do in life.
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496 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oakwood School
Private School
North Hollywood, CA
K-12
21
15 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Parent: Can't say enough great things about Oakwood. Our daughter is a junior there and we're thrilled with the support the administration and faculty give all the students. She's blossomed academically but also found her passion in their exceptional STEAM department. This is a school that nurtures not just well rounded students, but exceptional kids. It has a rep as an arty school (which it is) but my kid is math/science/tech focused and it's been amazing for her.
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780 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Northwood High School
Irvine Unified School District, CA
9-12
445
2 Best Public High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Senior: If you're a high achieving student (your schedule is loaded with either honors classes freshman year, or APs your junior and senior year), Northwood can be a very competitive environment. I was a relatively "average" high achieving student and it was pretty stressful for me.

I will say though, as a school in a relatively affluent community, Northwood has TONS of resources. VAPA is super strong and ROP classes are extremely well-stocked (video production and culinary classes are AMAZING.)
On the flip side, our sports teams (particularly football, has a pretty bad rep). School spirit is sometimes okay. But in the group I hang out with, it's pretty lacking. Will definitely differ from your friend group to friend group.

Overall, a pretty high-intensity school where people can be a bit more focused on academics than they should be, but not a bad school at all. Most English/Humanities teachers are pretty great too!
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2,240 Students
28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Buckley School
Private School
Sherman Oaks, CA
K-12
22
16 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Junior: Buckley’s teachers changed my life. Many are Ivy League educated PhDs, and most are passionate about teaching. Several teachers took extra time to both challenge me intellectually, but also to help me through difficult transitions.
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830 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sierra Canyon School
Private School
Chatsworth, CA
PK, K-12
43
17 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Sophomore: Sierra Canyon High School is a relatively challenging school, offering many AP, honors, and elective courses that can make your schedule meet your individual needs. You can choose up to 8 classes every year, which compared to most schools is considerably more, which means there are more opportunities for one to thrive. Although there is an emphasis on athletics when it comes to extracurriculars, overall there are options for everyone to feel interested and included.
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986 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Tarbut V'Torah Community Day School
Private School
Irvine, CA
PK, K-12
126
18 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Parent: Amazing all around! My son on the autistic spectrum needed a full time aid in 1st grade, struggled through middle school elsewhere. We brought him back to TVT for high school after 3 years away worried as to whether he could successfully make it through high school. The learning center support was unbelievably great as were the teachers helping my son. He was recently accepted to a top 25 US University and 4 other schools with large merit packages. We are so proud of what he has accomplished with the help of everyone at the school. He was a 2 sport 4 year varsity athlete, a club leader and has become a confident, polite young man with a heart of gold. The school community is really a family and we are blessed to have Dr Davis, Ms Quigley and other very capable admin and staff at the school. The Film, Math and Engineering programs are truly one of a kind in OC if not the nationally.
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522 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mayfield Senior School
Private School
Pasadena, CA
9-12
97
19 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Senior: Mayfield is a wonderful school! Mayfield not only provides a wide range of athletics and conservatories, but also provides opportunities for service and courses that prepare you for the future. The faculty and staff treat the students and parents with care, as if they are family. Safety is not an issue at Mayfield, for there is a security guard at the gate who takes his/her job seriously and works to help keep the campus safe. Teachers make themselves available for students who need extra help, but there are also peer tutors. The college counselors are always around to lend a helping hand, wether it be teaching you how to properly mail a letter, give you a "pep talk", how to apply for scholarships, and much more! Mayfield provides many resources for help if one seeks them. The sense of community is outstanding and everyone looks out for each other constantly. Mayfield is a place of opportunity.
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332 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Margaret's Episcopal School
Private School
San Juan Capistrano, CA
PK, K-12
32
20 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Senior: Although people may think of us as "The rich white kid" school, it really isn't the case. There's an abundance of diversity, and many students in the school come from lower class backgrounds. It's humbling to see how close our class has gotten over the years, which I think is one of the strongest points of St. Margarets. The community is extremely tight-knit. You can be yourself, and the friends you make here will stay with you forever. There's also everything you would ever need resource/technology wise, so there's never a moment where we haven't had what we needed to learn. Safety is top notch as well, for the concerned parents. In fact, I would even go so far to say they go overboard on the safety, to the point where it gets a bit annoying for students, hence why I'm giving a 4 star instead of 5 star. It's a great school, but it's extremely expensive and is definitely not for kids who don't like adult supervision.
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1,250 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Vistamar School
Private School
El Segundo, CA
9-12
89
21 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Parent: At last! A school that is what it advertises. Small class sizes, caring teachers, real diversity, challenging curriculum, plenty of extracurricular activities. My daughter has tried things that she held back from before: she's acting and dancing in the school plays, took AP Computer Science, she's photo editor for the Yearbook, and lighting director for the Drama Dept. Also played volleyball and soccer. The school is a real community, offering a Culture Club for Parents, an International potluck, called Taste of Vistamar, an evening celebrating African American Culture called Soulful Celebration.
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274 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, CA
9-12
569
3 Best Public High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Freshman: Great school! I currently go here and really enjoy it. The teachers are very enthusiastic and kind, and the students are nice too. One thing I would add is that its a huge school with very academic and determined students, so if you’re not an all A’s student who’s only activities are studying, then you might not love it so much. Homework is, of course, a mandatory part of your grade. After around 8 hours of school, depending on the classes you choose to take, you’ll definitely have at least 3 hours of homework per day. It’s a lot. Also, its hard to stick out to potential colleges in a school this huge and academic. Otherwise, its a great school with an awesome spirit. I would definitely recommend going to PVPHS.
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2,519 Students
26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Fairmont Preparatory Academy
Private School
Anaheim, CA
9-12
45
22 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles Area
Parent: Fairmont Preparatory Academy is a wonderful school with great teachers, faculty and staff! The students and families are wonderful as well! I am grateful and truly appreciate the school's diversity, college readiness, safety, resources, and sincere love and support of all the teachers and faculty.

This is truly a wonderful school and my family is blessed to be apart it. Thank you Fairmont Preparatory Academy, for providing many positive and memorable opportunities and experiences, but most importantly for making a difference in our children's lives!
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577 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Notre Dame Academy Girls High School Los Angeles
Private School
Los Angeles, CA
9-12
125
Sophomore: I absolutely love Notre Dame Academy! Everyone is so kind and is always with such a positive attitude. Notre Dame Academy has teachers that are absolutely amazing and you are able to receive high quality one-to-one attention. My experience has truly impacted me and shaped me into the young woman I am today and has definitely taught me to always help others and try new things. Although I was a very timid and shy student at first, I was definitely able to get out of my comfort zone and try new things such as sports and new clubs that I never thought I would join. I want to use everything I have been taught to go out there and have the opportunity to make a difference in this world as a young woman and definitely make a difference in someone else’s life.
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380 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Futures Academy - Pasadena
Private School
Pasadena, CA
6-12
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105 Students
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Harvard-Westlake School

Flintridge Preparatory School

Polytechnic School

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley

Marlborough School

Westridge School

Windward School

Chadwick School

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

The Webb Schools

Troy High School

Brentwood School

Marymount High School

Sage Hill School

Viewpoint School

The Archer School for Girls

Oakwood School

Northwood High School

The Buckley School

Sierra Canyon School

Tarbut V'Torah Community Day School

Mayfield Senior School

St. Margaret's Episcopal School

Vistamar School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

Fairmont Preparatory Academy

Notre Dame Academy Girls High School Los Angeles

Futures Academy - Pasadena