Very Good
#20 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Carlthorp
Elementary School
438 San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90402
About Carlthorp
Carlthorp is an private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA 90402. The school serves approximately 286 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, placing it in the 99.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $182,688, where 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 10 public schools in Santa Monica, Carlthorp rates higher overall (7.8 vs 7.0 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Carlthorp compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Carlthorp (this school) | 7.8 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary | 5.6 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 6.6 |
| Lincoln Middle | 8.5 |
| Franklin Elementary | 7.1 |
| McKinley Elementary | 7.4 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | 6.9 |
| Will Rogers Elementary | 4.7 |
| John Adams Middle | 7.4 |
| Edison Elementary | 8.8 |
| Grant Elementary | 7.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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Location
438 San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CARLTHORP SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Sycamore Community School Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| DRAGON ROCC ACADEMY Santa Monica | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Lincoln Middle Santa Monica | 1.1 mi | 8.5 |
| CORPUS CHRISTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pacific Palisades | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| VILLAGE SCHOOL Pacific Palisades | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Seven Arrows Elementary Pacific Palisades | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| SEVEN ARROWS ELEMENTARY Pacific Palisades | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Palisades Charter Elementary Pacific Palisades | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Franklin Elementary Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90402 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$182,688
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,698/mo
Population
11,178
College Educated
79.5%
Homeownership
73.8%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
7%
Median Age
50.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Aspen Elementary Thousand Oaks, CA | 7.8 |
| Barbara Benson Elementary Tustin, CA | 7.8 |
| Bonita Street Elementary Carson, CA | 7.8 |
| Buena Vista Arts-Integrated Montclair, CA | 7.8 |
| CARLTHORP SCHOOL Santa Monica, CA | 7.8 |
| Cleveland Elementary Santa Barbara, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carlthorp
What grades does Carlthorp serve?
Carlthorp serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Carlthorp?
Carlthorp has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlthorp?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlthorp is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carlthorp rank in CA?
Carlthorp is ranked #20 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Carlthorp's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlthorp has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Carlthorp a private school?
Yes, Carlthorp 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 451-1332
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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