Excellent
#3 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Turning Point School
Elementary School
8780 NATIONAL BLVD, Culver City, CA 90232
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#3 of 1,787
In Culver City
#1 of 4
public schools
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Turning Point School
Elementary School in Culver City · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Turning Point School
Turning Point School is a private elementary school in Culver City, CA. Turning Point School serves approximately 253 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Turning Point School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.1:1 students to teachers, Turning Point School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Turning Point School 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 Turning Point School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Culver City, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Turning Point School (this school) | 8.8 |
| Linwood E. Howe Elementary | 8.7 |
| Farragut Elementary | 7.5 |
| Culver City Middle | 8.1 |
| La Ballona Elementary | 6.1 |
| El Rincon Elementary | 8.3 |
| El Marino Elementary | 7.8 |
| Stoner Avenue Elementary | 6.0 |
| Braddock Drive Elementary | 9.4 |
| Playa del Rey Elementary | 8.9 |
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
8780 NATIONAL BLVD, Culver City, CA 90232
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Turning Point School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Castle Heights Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Linwood E. Howe Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ECHO HORIZON (rated 8.2/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Culver City, see our Culver City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point School Culver City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Park Century Elementary Culver City | 0.2 mi | — |
| THE WILLOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Culver City | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Echo Horizon School Culver City | 0.4 mi | — |
| ECHO HORIZON Culver City | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Linwood E. Howe Elementary Culver City | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Alexander Hamilton Senior High Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Little Sprouts Language Immersion Preschool Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | — |
| PLAY MOUNTAIN PLACE Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Play Mountain Place Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | — |
| Cheviot Hills Continuation Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Shenandoah Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| ANGELES WORKSHOP SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | — |
| St. Augustine School (SAS) Culver City | 1.0 mi | — |
| FLW Inc. Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | — |
| Castle Heights Elementary Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| New Los Angeles Charter Elementary Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Baldwin Hills Elementary Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Marvin Elementary Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Adelante Charter Santa Barbara, CA | 8.8 |
| Annalee Avenue Elementary Carson, CA | 8.8 |
| Aveson School of Leaders Altadena, CA | 8.8 |
| Canfield Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.8 |
| Coastal Grove Charter Arcata, CA | 8.8 |
| Columbine Elementary Delano, CA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Turning Point School
What grades does Turning Point School serve?
Turning Point School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Turning Point School?
Turning Point School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turning Point School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turning Point School is 5.1:1. 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 ranks #3 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Turning Point School's MySchoolScout rating?
Turning Point School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Turning Point School a private school?
Yes, Turning Point 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 Turning Point School a religious school?
No, Turning Point School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 841-2505
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