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#7 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Turning Point School
Elementary School
8780 National Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
About Turning Point School
Turning Point School is an private elementary school in Culver City, CA 90232. The school serves approximately 236 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7/10, placing it in the 99.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an above 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 $125,490, where 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 9 public schools in Culver City, Turning Point School rates higher overall (7.7 vs 6.4 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Turning Point School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Culver City, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Turning Point School (this school) | 7.7 |
| Linwood E. Howe Elementary | 7.2 |
| Farragut Elementary | 5.5 |
| Culver City Middle | 5.3 |
| La Ballona Elementary | 5.3 |
| El Rincon Elementary | 6.0 |
| El Marino Elementary | 5.7 |
| Stoner Avenue Elementary | 7.7 |
| Braddock Drive Elementary | 8.7 |
| Playa del Rey Elementary | 6.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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Location
8780 National Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TURNING POINT SCHOOL Culver City | 0.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Park Century Elementary Culver City | 0.2 mi | 7.7 |
| THE WILLOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Culver City | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Echo Horizon School Culver City | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| ECHO HORIZON Culver City | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Linwood E. Howe Elementary Culver City | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Alexander Hamilton Senior High Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Little Sprouts Language Immersion Preschool Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| PLAY MOUNTAIN PLACE Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Play Mountain Place Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Cheviot Hills Continuation Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Shenandoah Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| ANGELES WORKSHOP SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| St. Augustine School (SAS) Culver City | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| FLW Inc. Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Castle Heights Elementary Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| New Los Angeles Charter Elementary Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Baldwin Hills Elementary Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Marvin Elementary Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90232 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$125,490
Median Home Value
$1,491,800
Median Rent
$2,659/mo
Population
16,804
College Educated
63.8%
Homeownership
42.1%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
37.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BASIS INDEPENDENT FREMONT UPPER SCHOOL Fremont, CA | 7.7 |
| Bowers Elementary Santa Clara, CA | 7.7 |
| CARDEN CONEJO SCHOOL Westlake Village, CA | 7.7 |
| Cabrillo Elementary San Diego, CA | 7.7 |
| Dual Language Immersion North County Vista, CA | 7.7 |
| ECHO HORIZON Culver City, CA | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Turning Point School
What grades does Turning Point School serve?
Turning Point School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Turning Point School?
Turning Point School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turning Point School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turning Point School is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Turning Point School rank in CA?
Turning Point School is ranked #7 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Turning Point School's MySchoolScout rating?
Turning Point School has a composite rating of 7.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Turning Point School a private school?
Yes, Turning Point 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 841-2505
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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