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#996 of 1,787 private schools in CA
The Buckley School
School · Sherman Oaks, CA
A private school in Sherman Oaks, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
3900 STANSBURY AVE, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where The Buckley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,119
Median home value
$1,323,500
Median rent
$2,239/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Bridges AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | 4–12 | 2.8 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Oakwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 832 | Compare → |
| Stem 3 AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 2–12 | 3.7 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Buckley School is listed in Sherman Oaks, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Buckley School
The Buckley School is a private school in Sherman Oaks, CA, serving approximately 830 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Buckley School
What grades does The Buckley School serve?
The Buckley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Buckley School?
The Buckley School has an enrollment of approximately 830 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Buckley School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Buckley School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Buckley School rank in CA?
The Buckley School ranks #996 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Buckley School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Buckley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Buckley School a private school?
Yes, The Buckley 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 The Buckley School a religious school?
No, The Buckley School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 830
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 783-1610
- Area population (ZIP 91423)
- 32,536
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91423; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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