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#2295 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Topanga Mountain School

Elementary School

5920 Shoup Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Private
39
Students
9.8:1
Student-Teacher
5th – 8th
Grades Served
#2295 of 3,177 in CA

About Topanga Mountain School

Topanga Mountain School is an private elementary school in Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The school serves approximately 39 students in grades 5th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1/10, placing it in the 27.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (6.1/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $109,629, where 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 10 public schools in Woodland Hills, Topanga Mountain School rates higher overall (6.1 vs 5.3 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Topanga Mountain School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Woodland Hills, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
This School
vs
22.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
39
This School
vs
653
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Topanga Mountain School (this school) 6.1
Ivy Academia 3.7
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter 5.2
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies 5.9
Woodland Hills Academy 4.8
Calabash Charter Academy 7.0
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy 4.8
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary 6.9
Serrania Avenue Charter For Enriched Studies 3.8
Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies 4.2
CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6.6

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)
B 6.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.8:1
🕐 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)
C- 1.7 / 10
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Enrollment 39
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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

5920 Shoup Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
TOPANGA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL Woodland Hills 0.0 mi 6.1
Ivy Academia Woodland Hills 0.1 mi 3.7
WOODLAND HILLS PRIVATE SCHOOL - OXNARD Woodland Hills 0.3 mi 6.1
Woodland Hills Private School Woodland Hills 0.3 mi 6.1
WOODLAND HILLS PRIVATE SCHOOL-OXNARD ST. CAMPUS Woodland Hills 0.4 mi 6.1
CREATIVE CHILDREN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Woodland Hills 0.4 mi 6.1
Child's World School Woodland Hills 0.7 mi 6.1
CHILDS WORLD SCHOOL-WOODLAND HILLS Woodland Hills 0.7 mi 6.1
FUTURES ACADEMY - WOODLAND HILLS Woodland Hills 0.6 mi 6.1
TURNING POINT MONTESSORI Canoga Park 0.8 mi 4.6
Hamlin Charter Academy West Hills 0.8 mi 6.0
Fusion Academy, Warner Center Woodland Hills 0.7 mi 6.1
FUSION ACADEMY WARNER CENTER Woodland Hills 0.7 mi 6.1
Rockland Academy Woodland Hills 0.9 mi 6.1
DE TOLDEO HIGH SCHOOL West Hills 1.0 mi 7.6
de Toledo High School West Hills 1.1 mi 7.6
BOULEVARD SCHOOL Woodland Hills 1.0 mi 6.1
Canoga Park Senior High Canoga Park 1.3 mi 7.1
KADIMA DAY SCHOOL West Hills 1.3 mi 7.6
Kadima Day School West Hills 1.3 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91367 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,629

Median Home Value

$1,005,900

Median Rent

$2,674/mo

Population

45,427

College Educated

57.9%

Homeownership

47.8%

Avg Commute

31.3 min

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Median Age

39.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Topanga Mountain School

What grades does Topanga Mountain School serve?

Topanga Mountain School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Topanga Mountain School?

Topanga Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Topanga Mountain School?

The student-teacher ratio at Topanga Mountain School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Topanga Mountain School rank in CA?

Topanga Mountain School is ranked #2295 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Topanga Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?

Topanga Mountain School has a composite rating of 6.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Topanga Mountain School a private school?

Yes, Topanga Mountain 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
39
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
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