Very Good
#461 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 26% of private schools
City Kids La
Middle School · Los Angeles, CA
A private middle school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades 1st – 5th.
5521 VENICE BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90019
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where City Kids La sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,395
Median home value
$1,178,100
Median rent
$1,782/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
23.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Middle Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| MarltonEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Crown Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 5–8 | 2.9 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Cheder of Los AngelesPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 3.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
City Kids La is listed in Los Angeles, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About City Kids La
City Kids La is a private middle school in Los Angeles, CA, serving approximately 45 students in grades 1st-5th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City Kids La
What grades does City Kids La serve?
City Kids La serves students in grades 1st 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 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 #461 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is City Kids La's MySchoolScout rating?
City Kids La has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Gender Split
- 38% M / 62% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 447-5437
- Area population (ZIP 90019)
- 59,288
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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