Below Average

#1638 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Wayfinder Family Services

School

5300 ANGELES VISTA BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

4.7

Grades

2nd – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

4.7

Grades

2nd – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,638 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#122 of 137

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About Wayfinder Family Services

Wayfinder Family Services is a private school in Los Angeles, CA. Wayfinder Family Services serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades 2nd-12th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Wayfinder Family Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,638 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.6 pts below CA schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 35 students, Wayfinder Family Services is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Wayfinder Family Services 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

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How Wayfinder Family Services compares to 568 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

This School

19.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

463

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 82.9% vs 0%

Black 8.6% vs 0%

White 5.7% vs 0%

Asian 2.9% vs 0%

Wayfinder Family Services Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Wayfinder Family Services (this school)	—	35	11.7:1	4.7
Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary	0.1 mi	232	17.8:1	7.4
ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle	0.7 mi	260	23.6:1	7.7
ICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary	0.7 mi	434	22.8:1	7.6
ICEF View Park Preparatory High	0.7 mi	354	18.6:1	6.4
Windsor Hills Math Science	0.8 mi	333	18.5:1	4.3
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math and Med Magnet	0.8 mi	534	17.2:1	5.2
Computer Science Virtual Academy	0.8 mi	855	17.4:1	—
Today's Fresh Start-Compton	0.9 mi	409	17.8:1	5.4
Crete Academy	0.9 mi	342	34.2:1	6.2
Whitney Young Continuation	1.0 mi	25	12.5:1	—
Marlton	1.0 mi	135	9:1	4.5
Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex	1.2 mi	970	20.6:1	6.7
Angeles Mesa Elementary	1.2 mi	297	19.8:1	6.6
YES Academy	1.3 mi	459	20.9:1	3.9
Audubon Middle	1.3 mi	436	12.1:1	5.2
Hillcrest Drive Elementary	1.4 mi	532	19.7:1	6.0
CATCH Prep Charter High Inc.	1.4 mi	123	15.4:1	7.7
Iovine and Young Center	1.4 mi	69	9.9:1	—
Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary	1.4 mi	207	13.8:1	5.4
Forty-Second Street Elementary	1.5 mi	188	13.4:1	5.8

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

B 6.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,200

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 30%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C- 2.1 / 10

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Enrollment 35

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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)

Hispanic 82.9%

Black 8.6%

White 5.7%

Asian 2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5300 ANGELES VISTA BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Wayfinder Family Services may also want to explore other schools in the area. ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Wayfinder Family Services Los Angeles	0.1 mi	23	—
Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary Los Angeles	0.1 mi	232	7.4
Little Scholars Academy Los Angeles	0.5 mi	6	—
Slauson Learning Center, No. 1 Los Angeles	0.6 mi	37	—
ICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary Los Angeles	0.7 mi	434	7.6
ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle Los Angeles	0.7 mi	260	7.7
ICEF View Park Preparatory High Los Angeles	0.7 mi	354	6.4
ESCUELA PLUS ELEMENTARY Los Angeles	0.9 mi	80	4.2
Windsor Hills Math Science Los Angeles	0.8 mi	333	4.3
CRENSHAW MONTESSORI ACADEMY Los Angeles	0.8 mi	13	—
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math and Med Magnet Los Angeles	0.8 mi	534	5.2
Computer Science Virtual Academy Los Angeles	0.8 mi	855	—
FROM THE HEART PRESCHOOL & ENRICHMENT CENTER Inglewood	1.0 mi	15	—
Phanes Los Angeles	0.9 mi	50	—
Crete Academy Los Angeles	0.9 mi	342	6.2
Marlton Los Angeles	1.0 mi	135	4.5
Today's Fresh Start-Compton Los Angeles	0.9 mi	409	5.4
James Educational Center Los Angeles	0.9 mi	7	—
Centinela TK-8 Elementary Inglewood	1.1 mi	540	5.0
Whitney Young Continuation Los Angeles	1.0 mi	25	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,496

Median Home Value

$867,800

Median Rent

$1,424/mo

Population

43,548

College Educated

30.8%

Homeownership

53.3%

Avg Commute

36.1 min

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Median Age

41.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wayfinder Family Services

What grades does Wayfinder Family Services serve?

Wayfinder Family Services serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Wayfinder Family Services?

Wayfinder Family Services has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayfinder Family Services?

The student-teacher ratio at Wayfinder Family Services is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Wayfinder Family Services rank in CA?

Wayfinder Family Services ranks #1,638 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Wayfinder Family Services's MySchoolScout rating?

Wayfinder Family Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Wayfinder Family Services a private school?

Yes, Wayfinder Family Services 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 Wayfinder Family Services a religious school?

No, Wayfinder Family Services is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 58 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 51 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 2nd – 12th
Enrollment: 35
Gender Split: 60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 3
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 200 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (323) 295-4555

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