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Pilgrim School
High School
540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
About Pilgrim School
Pilgrim School is a private high school in Los Angeles, CA 90020. The school serves approximately 320 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9/10, placing it in the 99.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $55,832, where 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 575 public schools in Los Angeles, Pilgrim School rates lower overall (5.9 vs 6.4 average).
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PILGRIM SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Rise Kohyang Elementary Los Angeles | 0.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Rise Kohyang High Los Angeles | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Rise Kohyang Middle Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| NEW COVENANT ACADEMY Los Angeles | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Precious Blood Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Lafayette Park Primary Center Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Young Oak Kim Academy Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #2 Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 3.0 |
| Harold McAlister High (Opportunity) Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Equitas Academy #2 Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Commonwealth Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Equitas Academy 4 Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Ivy Road School Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Charles White Elementary Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 8.3 |
| New Covenant Academy Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Hoover Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 8.9 |
| IVY ROAD SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| MacArthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| New Village Girls Academy Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90020 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,832
Median Home Value
$826,500
Median Rent
$1,734/mo
Population
38,361
College Educated
46%
Homeownership
9%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Median Age
36.7
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| BISHOP CONATY-OUR LADY OF LORETTO HIGH SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA | 5.9 |
| Bais Yaakov School for Girls Los Angeles, CA | 5.9 |
| Bishop Conaty–Our Lady of Loretto High School Los Angeles, CA | 5.9 |
| Bishop Mora Salesian High School Los Angeles, CA | 5.9 |
| Everyday Ibaadah Academy Los Angeles, CA | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pilgrim School
What grades does Pilgrim School serve?
Pilgrim School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pilgrim School?
Pilgrim School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pilgrim School rank in CA?
Pilgrim School is ranked #10 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Pilgrim School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pilgrim School has a composite rating of 5.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Pilgrim School a private school?
Yes, Pilgrim School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (213) 385-7351
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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