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#377 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 12% of private schools

Windward School

High School

11350 Palms Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Private
625
Students
6:1
Student-Teacher
7th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 12%
in CA

About Windward School

Windward School is a private high school in Los Angeles, CA 90066. The school serves approximately 625 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9/10, placing it in the 88.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.7/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $107,786, where 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Windward School compares to 282 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
This School
vs
18.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
625
This School
vs
554
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Windward School (this school) 5.9
Palms Middle 6.1
Magnolia Science Academy 4 8.2
Daniel Webster Middle 5.9
Richland Avenue Elementary 8.4
James J. McBride Special Education Center 7.1
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista 4.8
ICEF Vista Middle Academy 8.9
Phoenix Continuation 5.9
Mark Twain Middle 7.9
Venice Senior High 6.4
Marina del Rey Middle 6.0
New West Charter 5.5
Goethe International Charter 6.4
Cheviot Hills Continuation 5.4
Ocean Charter 4.8
Alexander Hamilton Senior High 7.7
Animo Venice Charter High 7.2
Emerson Community Charter 7.0
University High School Charter 5.9
Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet 4.6

Showing 20 of 282 schools. View all schools in Los Angeles

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

Score Breakdown

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)
A 8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Enrollment 625
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

11350 Palms Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
WINDWARD SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.0 mi 5.9
Charnock Road Elementary Los Angeles 0.4 mi 8.1
Mar Vista Elementary Los Angeles 0.5 mi 8.0
Ready Global Academy (Online School) Los Angeles 0.6 mi 5.9
Clover Avenue Elementary Los Angeles 0.7 mi 7.7
Palms Middle Los Angeles 0.7 mi 6.1
LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS ANGELES Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.9
Learn Academy Mar Vista Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.9
REDEEMER BAPTIST SCHOOL Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.9
Redeemer Baptist Elementary Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.9
Magnolia Science Academy 4 Los Angeles 1.0 mi 8.2
Daniel Webster Middle Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.9
The Gray Academy Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.9
Grand View Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles 1.1 mi 8.8
La Ballona Elementary Culver City 1.0 mi 5.3
WILDWOOD SCHOOL Los Angeles 1.2 mi 5.9
James J. McBride Special Education Center Los Angeles 1.2 mi 7.1
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles 1.2 mi 5.9
Richland Avenue Elementary Los Angeles 1.1 mi 8.4
CULVER CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Los Angeles 1.2 mi 5.9

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Windward School

What grades does Windward School serve?

Windward School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Windward School?

Windward School has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Windward School?

The student-teacher ratio at Windward School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Windward School rank in CA?

Windward School is ranked #377 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Windward School's MySchoolScout rating?

Windward School has a composite rating of 5.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Windward School a private school?

Yes, Windward 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
625
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
105
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details