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#2 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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Mirman School

Elementary School

16180 MULHOLLAND DR, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Private

Enrollment

376

Student-Teacher

6.1:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#2 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#1 of 137

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8.8/10

Elementary School in Los Angeles · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mirman School

Mirman School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Mirman School serves approximately 376 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Mirman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What's said publicly about Mirman School

Sources: Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Mirman School is an independent, co-educational institution located at 16180 Mulholland Drive in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California 1 . The school serves approximately 400 pupils aged 5 to 14 and is designated for highly gifted children 1 . It is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for grades K-8 1 . Mirman is identified as one of a small number of schools in the United States specifically catering to highly gifted students 1 .
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How it compares2.6 pts above CA schools
  • This school 8.8 · Excellent
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 6.1:1 students to teachers, Mirman School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Mirman 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

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How Mirman School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
This School
vs
19.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
376
This School
vs
429
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.8
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 43.1% vs 0%
Asian 23.1% vs 0%
Black 4.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.2% vs 0%
Mirman School Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Mirman School (this school) 8.8
Roscomare Road Elementary 9.2
Community Magnet Charter Elementary 8.7
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter 8.8
Warner Avenue Elementary 8.9
Paul Revere Charter Middle 8.4
Brentwood Science 5.2
Lashon Academy 7.3
Fairburn Avenue Elementary 8.4
Emerson Community Charter 8.2
Brockton Avenue Elementary 8.6
Wonderland Avenue Elementary 9.0
Nora Sterry Elementary 6.9
Westwood Charter Elementary 8.6
ISANA Palmati Academy 7.0
New West Charter 7.6
Rosewood Avenue Elementary 7.4
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista 4.3
Overland Avenue Elementary 9.4
Valor Academy Middle 4.8
Richland Avenue Elementary 9.4

Showing 20 of 451 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)
A 9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 69%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 376
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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 43.1%
Two or More 25.8%
Asian 23.1%
Black 4.5%
Hispanic 3.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

16180 MULHOLLAND DR, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mirman School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Roscomare Road Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter (rated 9.1/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Encino), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Lanai Road Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Encino), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
The Mirman School for Gifted Children Los Angeles 0.0 mi
Westland School,, The Los Angeles 0.1 mi
WESTLAND SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.1 mi 6.3
Berkeley Hall School Los Angeles 0.1 mi
BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.2 mi 8.2
MILKEN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.3 mi 6.7
Milken Community School Los Angeles 0.4 mi
MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.5 mi 5.1
The SEED School of Los Angeles County Los Angeles 0.7 mi
Wise School Los Angeles 0.8 mi
WISE SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.9 mi 6.8
Lanai Road Elementary Encino 1.4 mi 8.5
Roscomare Road Elementary Los Angeles 1.3 mi 9.2
St. Cyril of Jerusalem Elementary Encino 1.8 mi
ST CYRIL OF JERUSALEM SCHOOL Encino 1.8 mi 7.2
LOS ANGELES HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL Encino 1.9 mi 3.7
Valley Beth Shalom Day School Encino 1.9 mi
VALLEY BETH SHALOM DAY SCHOOL Encino 1.9 mi 6.1
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter Encino 2.3 mi 9.1
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Sherman Oaks 2.2 mi 8.4

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

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Adelante Charter Santa Barbara, CA 8.8
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Austin Creek Elementary Santa Rosa, CA 8.8
Aveson School of Leaders Altadena, CA 8.8
Bollinger Canyon Elementary San Ramon, CA 8.8
Brookvale Elementary Fremont, CA 8.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mirman School

What grades does Mirman School serve?

Mirman School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Mirman School?

Mirman School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mirman School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mirman School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mirman School rank in CA?

Mirman School ranks #2 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Mirman School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mirman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mirman School a private school?

Yes, Mirman 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 Mirman School a religious school?

No, Mirman School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
14 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
40 Some Transit
Bike Score
11 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
376
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County

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