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#1397 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 44% of private schools

Buckley School, the

High School

3900 Stansbury Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Private
829
Students
8.6:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 44%
in CA

About Buckley School, the

Buckley School, the is a private high school in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. The school serves approximately 829 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9/10, placing it in the 56.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (6.9/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 6 public schools in Sherman Oaks, Buckley School, the rates higher overall (6.9 vs 6.1 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Buckley School, the compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Sherman Oaks, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
This School
vs
21.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
829
This School
vs
551
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Buckley School, the (this school) 6.9
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter 7.0
Dixie Canyon Community Charter 5.3
Louis Armstrong Middle 6.8
Chandler Elementary 7.1
Riverside Drive Charter 6.8
Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid 3.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.6:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Enrollment 829
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

3900 Stansbury Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
THE BUCKLEY SCHOOL Sherman Oaks 0.1 mi 6.9
NURTURY THE Sherman Oaks 0.7 mi 6.9
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Sherman Oaks 1.0 mi 7.0
Dixie Canyon Community Charter Sherman Oaks 1.2 mi 5.3
St. Francis De Sales Sherman Oaks 1.3 mi 6.9
ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Sherman Oaks 1.3 mi 6.9
J J Academy Sherman Oaks 1.4 mi 6.9
MERDINIAN ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL SCHOOL Sherman Oaks 1.6 mi 6.9
C. and E. Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School Sherman Oaks 1.7 mi 6.9
Chandler Elementary Sherman Oaks 1.9 mi 7.1
Louis Armstrong Middle Sherman Oaks 1.8 mi 6.8
WISE SCHOOL Los Angeles 1.7 mi 5.9
Wise School Los Angeles 1.7 mi 5.9
Roscomare Road Elementary Los Angeles 1.8 mi 6.4
The SEED School of Los Angeles County Los Angeles 1.8 mi 7.1
High Tech LA Middle Van Nuys 2.1 mi 3.7
Van Nuys Middle Van Nuys 2.1 mi 8.0
Kester Avenue Elementary Van Nuys 2.1 mi 6.0
Riverside Drive Charter Sherman Oaks 2.0 mi 6.8
HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL Studio City 1.8 mi 5.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Centennial High Compton, CA 6.9
Clairemont High San Diego, CA 6.9
Duarte High Duarte, CA 6.9
John F. Kennedy High Norco, CA 6.9
John H. Glenn High Norwalk, CA 6.9
Santa Cruz High Santa Cruz, CA 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Buckley School, the

What grades does Buckley School, the serve?

Buckley School, the serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Buckley School, the?

Buckley School, the has an enrollment of approximately 829 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckley School, the?

The student-teacher ratio at Buckley School, the is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Buckley School, the rank in CA?

Buckley School, the is ranked #1397 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Buckley School, the's MySchoolScout rating?

Buckley School, the has a composite rating of 6.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Buckley School, the a private school?

Yes, Buckley School, the is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
829
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details