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#659 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 37% of private schools

City Kids La

Elementary School

5517 VENICE BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Private

Enrollment

45

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#659 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#46 of 137

public schools

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City Kids La

6.7/10

Elementary School in Los Angeles · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

New Los Angeles Charter

7.2/10

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6.3/10

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About City Kids La

City Kids La is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. City Kids La serves approximately 45 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. City Kids La has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.5 pts above CA schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 45 students, City Kids La is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.8:1 students to teachers, City Kids La sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

City Kids La 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

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How City Kids La compares to 359 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
This School
vs
20.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
45
This School
vs
395
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60% vs 0%
Black 17.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.4% vs 0%
Asian 2.2% vs 0%
City Kids La Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
City Kids La (this school) 6.7
Saturn Street Elementary 6.3
Marvin Elementary 7.6
Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary 5.2
Cienega Elementary 5.7
Stella Elementary Charter Academy 8.4
Alta Loma Elementary 5.7
Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet 9.0
Wilshire Crest Elementary 5.0
Shenandoah Street Elementary 6.6
New Los Angeles Charter Elementary 8.1
Baldwin Hills Elementary 5.3
Virginia Road Elementary 7.7
Queen Anne Place Elementary 8.8
Hancock Park Elementary 7.5
Canfield Avenue Elementary 8.8
Global Education Academy 2 9.5
ISANA Nascent Academy 3.5
Arlington Heights Elementary 5.3
City Language Immersion Charter 7.2
Coliseum Street Elementary 6.1

Showing 20 of 359 schools. View all schools in Los Angeles

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 10 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,900
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 58%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.1 / 10
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Enrollment 45
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 60.0%
Black 17.8%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic 4.4%
Asian 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5517 VENICE BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering City Kids La may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stella Elementary Charter Academy (rated 8.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Marvin Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Saturn Street Elementary (rated 6.3/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
CITY KIDS LA Los Angeles 0.0 mi 7.1
New Los Angeles Charter Los Angeles 0.3 mi 7.2
Saturn Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.2 mi 6.3
HOLY SPIRIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.4 mi 5.2
Maor Academy Los Angeles 0.5 mi
TAYLOR TOT PLAYHOUSE Los Angeles 0.5 mi
Marvin Elementary Los Angeles 0.6 mi 7.6
REJOYCE IN JESUS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.6 mi
ReJOYce In Jesus Christian School Los Angeles 0.6 mi
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies Los Angeles 0.7 mi 8.1
Red Star Los Angeles 0.7 mi
MACHON LOS ANGELES Los Angeles 0.9 mi 6.6
Machon Los Angeles 0.9 mi
Cienega Elementary Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.7
Stella Elementary Charter Academy Los Angeles 1.0 mi 8.4
MESIVTA BIRKAS YITZCHOK Los Angeles 0.9 mi
MESIVTA BIRKAS YITZCHOK Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.8
Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.2
Shalhevet Los Angeles 1.1 mi
SHALHEVET HIGH SCHOOL Los Angeles 1.1 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90019 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,395

Median Home Value

$1,178,100

Median Rent

$1,782/mo

Population

59,288

College Educated

39.1%

Homeownership

23.9%

Avg Commute

30.8 min

Poverty Rate

17.8%

Median Age

39.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about City Kids La

What grades does City Kids La serve?

City Kids La serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend City Kids La?

City Kids La has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at City Kids La?

The student-teacher ratio at City Kids La is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does City Kids La rank in CA?

City Kids La ranks #659 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is City Kids La's MySchoolScout rating?

City Kids La has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is City Kids La a private school?

Yes, City Kids La is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is City Kids La a religious school?

No, City Kids La is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
85 Very Walkable
Transit Score
59 Good Transit
Bike Score
77 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
45
Gender Split
38% M / 62% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
10 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County

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