Excellent
#12 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Westside Neighborhood School
Elementary School
5401 BEETHOVEN ST, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Enrollment
498
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
498
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#12 of 1,787
In Los Angeles
#2 of 137
public schools
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Westside Neighborhood School
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About Westside Neighborhood School
Westside Neighborhood School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Westside Neighborhood School serves approximately 498 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Westside Neighborhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Westside Neighborhood School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Westside Neighborhood 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 Westside Neighborhood School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Westside Neighborhood School (this school) | 8.6 |
| Ocean Charter | 6.9 |
| Goethe International Charter | 8.4 |
| Marina del Rey Middle | 5.5 |
| Cowan Avenue Elementary | 9.0 |
| Short Avenue Elementary | 8.1 |
| WISH Community | 8.9 |
| ICEF Vista Middle Academy | 9.5 |
| ICEF Vista Elementary Academy | 9.2 |
| Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet | 6.0 |
| Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet | 5.0 |
| Katherine Johnson STEM Academy | 5.7 |
| Kentwood Elementary | 9.1 |
| James J. McBride Special Education Center | 4.1 |
| Grand View Boulevard Elementary | 9.1 |
| Westport Heights Elementary | 6.7 |
| Beethoven Street Elementary | 6.5 |
| Mark Twain Middle | 8.8 |
| Walgrove Avenue Elementary | 7.7 |
| Open Charter Magnet | 7.4 |
| Mar Vista Elementary | 9.2 |
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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
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
5401 BEETHOVEN ST, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Westside Neighborhood School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Braddock Drive Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Culver City), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ICEF Vista Elementary Academy (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Cowan Avenue Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Neighborhood School Los Angeles | 0.0 mi | — |
| Argo Navis School Los Angeles | 0.2 mi | — |
| Ocean Charter Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Playa Vista Elementary Playa Vista | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Goethe International Charter Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Marina del Rey Middle Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Playa del Rey Elementary Culver City | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Braddock Drive Elementary Culver City | 1.1 mi | 9.4 |
| Short Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| ICEF Vista Middle Academy Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 9.5 |
| ICEF Vista Elementary Academy Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Cowan Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| St. Anastasia Elementary Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | — |
| ST ANASTASIA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| WISH Community Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| WISH Academy High Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| WESM Health/Sports Medicine Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Stoner Avenue Elementary Culver City | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Katherine Johnson STEM Academy Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,786
Median Home Value
$1,636,600
Median Rent
$2,211/mo
Population
54,975
College Educated
61.4%
Homeownership
38.6%
Avg Commute
27.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
38.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Argonne Elementary San Francisco, CA | 8.6 |
| Audubon Elementary Foster City, CA | 8.6 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Glendale, CA | 8.6 |
| Brookhaven Elementary Placentia, CA | 8.6 |
| Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park, CA | 8.6 |
| C. B. Eaton Elementary Cupertino, CA | 8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westside Neighborhood School
What grades does Westside Neighborhood School serve?
Westside Neighborhood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Neighborhood School?
Westside Neighborhood School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Neighborhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Neighborhood School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Westside Neighborhood School rank in CA?
Westside Neighborhood School ranks #12 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Westside Neighborhood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Neighborhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westside Neighborhood School a private school?
Yes, Westside Neighborhood 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 Westside Neighborhood School a religious school?
No, Westside Neighborhood School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 574-8650
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