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#1207 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Topanga Mountain School

Middle School · Woodland Hills, CA

A private middle school in Woodland Hills, CA serving grades 6th – 8th.

Private

5920 SHOUP AVE, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

  • 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index19%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Enrollment39
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Topanga Mountain School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$109,629

Median home value

$1,005,900

Median rent

$2,674/mo

College educated

57.9%

Homeownership

47.8%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91367; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White89.7%
Two or More7.7%
Hispanic2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ivy AcademiaCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–120.1 mi410Compare →
Woodland Hills AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.46–81.7 mi603Compare →
George Ellery Hale Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.16–81.8 mi1,776Compare →
Canoga Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.46–82.3 mi617Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Topanga Mountain School is listed in Woodland Hills, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Topanga Mountain School

Topanga Mountain School is a private middle school in Woodland Hills, CA, serving approximately 39 students in grades 6th-8th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,207 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Topanga Mountain School

What grades does Topanga Mountain School serve?

Topanga Mountain School serves students in grades 6th 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 6.5:1. 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 ranks #1,207 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Topanga Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?

Topanga Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Topanga Mountain School a private school?

Yes, Topanga Mountain 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 Topanga Mountain School a religious school?

No, Topanga Mountain School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
39
Gender Split
64% M / 36% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 91367)
45,427
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
39.8
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 91367; 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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