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#10 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 1% of private schools

Pilgrim School

High School

540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Private
320
Students
4.8:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 1%
in CA

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).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Pilgrim School compares to 575 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.8:1
This School
vs
19.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
320
This School
vs
459
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Pilgrim School (this school) 5.9
Rise Kohyang Elementary 4.1
Rise Kohyang High 5.8
Rise Kohyang Middle 5.5
Young Oak Kim Academy 6.9
Lafayette Park Primary Center 6.0
Harold McAlister High (Opportunity) 7.1
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #2 3.0
Equitas Academy 4 3.8
Charles White Elementary 8.3
Equitas Academy #2 3.3
Commonwealth Avenue Elementary 8.7
Hoover Street Elementary 8.9
MacArthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts 6.5
New Village Girls Academy 4.0
Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake 5.0
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary 5.1
Los Angeles High School of the Arts 8.6
School for the Visual Arts and Humanities 5.9
Ambassador-Global Leadership 5.9
Frank del Olmo Elementary 6.4

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.8:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 320
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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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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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details