Very Good

#475 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 27% of private schools

John Thomas Dye School

Elementary School

11414 CHALON RD, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

336

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Enrollment

336

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#475 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#31 of 137

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About John Thomas Dye School

John Thomas Dye School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. John Thomas Dye School serves approximately 336 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. John Thomas Dye School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.8 pts above CA schools

7.0

This school 7.0 · Very Good
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 7.5:1 students to teachers, John Thomas Dye School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

John Thomas Dye School 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.

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How John Thomas Dye School compares to 445 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.5:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

336

This School

428

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.0

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 58.9% vs 0%

Asian 18.2% vs 0%

Black 4.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%

John Thomas Dye School Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
John Thomas Dye School (this school)	—	336	7.5:1	7.0
Community Magnet Charter Elementary	0.3 mi	448	24.9:1	8.7
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter	1.8 mi	471	22.4:1	8.8
Warner Avenue Elementary	2.0 mi	592	22.8:1	8.9
Roscomare Road Elementary	2.3 mi	424	22.3:1	9.2
Brentwood Science	2.6 mi	247	20.6:1	5.2
Fairburn Avenue Elementary	2.6 mi	480	25.3:1	8.4
Emerson Community Charter	2.7 mi	516	21.5:1	8.2
Paul Revere Charter Middle	2.8 mi	1,750	25.4:1	8.4
Brockton Avenue Elementary	2.9 mi	203	20.3:1	8.6
Nora Sterry Elementary	3.1 mi	179	16.3:1	6.9
Westwood Charter Elementary	3.3 mi	662	24.5:1	8.6
New West Charter	3.6 mi	998	19.6:1	7.6
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista	4.0 mi	498	20.8:1	4.3
Overland Avenue Elementary	4.1 mi	488	23.2:1	9.4
Richland Avenue Elementary	4.2 mi	252	21:1	9.4
Magnolia Science Academy 4	4.3 mi	124	17.7:1	8.2
Daniel Webster Middle	4.3 mi	471	18.1:1	6.5
Clover Avenue Elementary	4.7 mi	498	23.7:1	9.1
Canfield Avenue Elementary	4.9 mi	296	21.1:1	8.8
Castle Heights Elementary	5.0 mi	513	23.3:1	9.2

Showing 20 of 445 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

A- 8.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.5:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,115.2

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 59%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 336

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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 58.9%

Asian 18.2%

Two or More 16.1%

Black 4.5%

Hispanic 1.8%

Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11414 CHALON RD, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John Thomas Dye School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Roscomare Road Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Warner Avenue Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
The John Thomas Dye School Los Angeles	0.1 mi	338	—
Community Magnet Charter Elementary Los Angeles	0.3 mi	448	8.7
Groza Academy Los Angeles	0.7 mi	6	—
CIRCLE OF CHILDREN DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN Los Angeles	1.3 mi	17	—
MARYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL LOS ANGELES Los Angeles	1.3 mi	310	7.3
Marymount High School Los Angeles	1.3 mi	343	—
ARCHER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Los Angeles	1.6 mi	512	6.8
The Archer School for Girls Los Angeles	1.6 mi	484	—
ST MARTIN OF TOURS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles	1.8 mi	170	6.7
St. Martin of Tours Los Angeles	1.8 mi	136	—
HARVARD-WESTLAKE Los Angeles	1.7 mi	1,617	6.0
Harvard-Westlake Los Angeles	1.7 mi	1,616	—
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter Los Angeles	1.8 mi	471	8.8
GEFFEN ACADEMY AT UCLA Los Angeles	2.1 mi	604	6.7
Geffen Academy at UCLA Los Angeles	2.1 mi	589	—
Roscomare Road Elementary Los Angeles	2.3 mi	424	9.2
Warner Avenue Elementary Los Angeles	2.0 mi	592	8.9
Brentwood Science Los Angeles	2.6 mi	247	5.2
SINAI AKIBA ACADEMY Los Angeles	2.4 mi	372	6.9
Sinai Akiba Academy Los Angeles	2.4 mi	290	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90049 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$169,898

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$2,913/mo

Population

36,735

College Educated

80.8%

Homeownership

52.7%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

39.4

Similar Schools

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Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy Ventura, CA	424	7.0
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary Garden Grove, CA	342	7.0
Aileen Colburn Elementary Atwater, CA	383	7.0
Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk, CA	252	7.0
Aspire College Academy Oakland, CA	203	7.0
Beryl Heights Elementary Redondo Beach, CA	421	7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Thomas Dye School

What grades does John Thomas Dye School serve?

John Thomas Dye School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend John Thomas Dye School?

John Thomas Dye School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Thomas Dye School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Thomas Dye School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does John Thomas Dye School rank in CA?

John Thomas Dye School ranks #475 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is John Thomas Dye School's MySchoolScout rating?

John Thomas Dye School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is John Thomas Dye School a private school?

Yes, John Thomas Dye School 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 John Thomas Dye School a religious school?

No, John Thomas Dye School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 5 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 8 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment: 336
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 45
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 164 days
Setting: Large City
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (310) 476-2811

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