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#1379 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Play Mountain Place
Elementary School
6063 HARGIS ST, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,379 of 1,787
In Los Angeles
#96 of 137
public schools
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Play Mountain Place
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About Play Mountain Place
Play Mountain Place is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Play Mountain Place serves approximately 38 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Play Mountain Place has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,379 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 38 students, Play Mountain Place 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 6.3:1 students to teachers, Play Mountain Place sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Play Mountain Place 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 Play Mountain Place compares to 359 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Play Mountain Place (this school) | 5.4 |
| Shenandoah Street Elementary | 6.6 |
| Marvin Elementary | 7.6 |
| New Los Angeles Charter Elementary | 8.1 |
| Baldwin Hills Elementary | 5.3 |
| Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary | 5.2 |
| Cienega Elementary | 5.7 |
| Castle Heights Elementary | 9.2 |
| Stella Elementary Charter Academy | 8.4 |
| Canfield Avenue Elementary | 8.8 |
| Saturn Street Elementary | 6.3 |
| Palms Elementary | 5.4 |
| Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet | 9.0 |
| Virginia Road Elementary | 7.7 |
| Hillcrest Drive Elementary | 6.0 |
| Coliseum Street Elementary | 6.1 |
| Stella Middle Charter Academy | 6.2 |
| Alta Loma Elementary | 5.7 |
| Marlton | 4.5 |
| ISANA Nascent Academy | 3.5 |
| Wilshire Crest Elementary | 5.0 |
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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
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.
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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
6063 HARGIS ST, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Play Mountain Place may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TURNING POINT SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Culver City), which scores notably higher. Another option is Linwood E. Howe Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Culver City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ECHO HORIZON (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Culver City), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Play Mountain Place Los Angeles | 0.0 mi | — |
| ECHO HORIZON Culver City | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Little Sprouts Language Immersion Preschool Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | — |
| Echo Horizon School Culver City | 0.3 mi | — |
| Turning Point School Culver City | 0.6 mi | — |
| TURNING POINT SCHOOL Culver City | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Shenandoah Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| THE WILLOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Culver City | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Marvin Elementary Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Park Century Elementary Culver City | 0.8 mi | — |
| Maor Academy Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | — |
| Alexander Hamilton Senior High Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| New Los Angeles Charter Elementary Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Baldwin Hills Elementary Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Cheder Menachem Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | — |
| CHEDER MENACHEM Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Cheviot Hills Continuation Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Linwood E. Howe Elementary Culver City | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90034 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$103,082
Median Home Value
$1,395,000
Median Rent
$2,180/mo
Population
55,120
College Educated
64.3%
Homeownership
20.6%
Avg Commute
27.2 min
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Median Age
34.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Play Mountain Place
What grades does Play Mountain Place serve?
Play Mountain Place serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Play Mountain Place?
Play Mountain Place has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Play Mountain Place?
The student-teacher ratio at Play Mountain Place is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Play Mountain Place rank in CA?
Play Mountain Place ranks #1,379 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Play Mountain Place's MySchoolScout rating?
Play Mountain Place has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Play Mountain Place a private school?
Yes, Play Mountain Place 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 Play Mountain Place a religious school?
No, Play Mountain Place is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 870-4381
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