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Carlthorp
Elementary School
438 San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Carlthorp
Elementary School in Santa Monica · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Carlthorp
Carlthorp is a private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. Carlthorp serves approximately 286 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 4.8:1 students to teachers, Carlthorp sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Carlthorp is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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) | — |
| Canyon Charter Elementary | 9.0 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 8.3 |
| Lincoln Middle | 9.0 |
| Franklin Elementary | 9.0 |
| McKinley Elementary | 8.8 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | 9.2 |
| Will Rogers Elementary | 8.3 |
| John Adams Middle | 8.7 |
| Edison Elementary | 8.9 |
| Grant Elementary | 9.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 286 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Address
- 438 San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90402
- Phone
- (310) 451-1332
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
438 San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carlthorp may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Canyon Charter Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.2 miles away). Another option is Palisades Charter Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Pacific Palisades). Additionally, Franklin Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.5 miles away). For more schools in Santa Monica, see our Santa Monica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CARLTHORP SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica | 0.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Sycamore Community School Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | — |
| DRAGON ROCC ACADEMY Santa Monica | 1.1 mi | — |
| Lincoln Middle Santa Monica | 1.1 mi | 9.0 |
| CORPUS CHRISTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pacific Palisades | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| VILLAGE SCHOOL Pacific Palisades | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Seven Arrows Elementary Pacific Palisades | 1.4 mi | — |
| SEVEN ARROWS ELEMENTARY Pacific Palisades | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Palisades Charter Elementary Pacific Palisades | 1.5 mi | 9.0 |
| PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | — |
| Franklin Elementary Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | 9.0 |
| Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | — |
| WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | — |
| Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica | 1.5 mi | — |
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
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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.
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 County
- Phone
- (310) 451-1332
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