Very Good
#236 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 13% of private schools
Los Encinos School
Elementary School
17100 VENTURA BLVD, Encino, CA 91316
Enrollment
170
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
170
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#236 of 1,787
In Encino
#2 of 9
public schools
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Los Encinos School
Elementary School in Encino · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Los Encinos School
Los Encinos School is a private elementary school in Encino, CA. Los Encinos School serves approximately 170 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Los Encinos School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 170 students, Los Encinos School 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 6:1 students to teachers, Los Encinos School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Los Encinos 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Los Encinos School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Encino, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Los Encinos School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Encino Charter Elementary | 7.5 |
| Lanai Road Elementary | 8.5 |
| Academy for Enriched Sciences | 8.5 |
| Emelita Street Elementary | 5.9 |
| Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter | 9.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
17100 VENTURA BLVD, Encino, CA 91316
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Los Encinos School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lanai Road Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Academy for Enriched Sciences (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Encino Charter Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Encino, see our Encino schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Los Encinos School Encino | 0.0 mi | — |
| Encino Charter Elementary Encino | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| ENCINO PRESBYTERIAN CHILDRENS CENTER Encino | 0.3 mi | — |
| LN Media Academy Encino | 0.7 mi | — |
| WESTMARK SCHOOL Encino | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Westmark School Encino | 0.8 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL Encino | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| HOLY MARTYRS FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL Encino | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Crespi Carmelite High School Encino | 0.9 mi | — |
| Holy Martyrs Armenian High School–Ferrahian Encino | 0.9 mi | — |
| CRESPI CARMELITE HIGH SCHOOL Encino | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Lanai Road Elementary Encino | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Academy for Enriched Sciences Encino | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| AMERICAN UNIFIED SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Encino | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Warrior poets academy llc Encino | 1.2 mi | — |
| American Unified School of Technology Encino | 1.4 mi | — |
| Emelita Street Elementary Encino | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Nestle Avenue Charter Tarzana | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| LOS ANGELES HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL Encino | 1.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Gan Israel Hebrew Tarzana | 1.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91316 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,802
Median Home Value
$909,700
Median Rent
$2,104/mo
Population
29,246
College Educated
57.7%
Homeownership
50.2%
Avg Commute
32.5 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
44.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Los Encinos School
What grades does Los Encinos School serve?
Los Encinos School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Los Encinos School?
Los Encinos School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Encinos School?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Encinos School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Los Encinos School rank in CA?
Los Encinos School ranks #236 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Los Encinos School's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Encinos School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Los Encinos School a private school?
Yes, Los Encinos 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 Los Encinos School a religious school?
No, Los Encinos School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 990-1006
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