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Wise School
Elementary School
15500 Stephen S Wise Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90077
About Wise School
Wise School is an private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA 90077. The school serves approximately 300 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9/10, placing it in the 97.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.8/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 445 public schools in Los Angeles, Wise School rates lower overall (5.9 vs 6.4 average).
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BetaHow Wise School compares to 445 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Wise School (this school) | 5.9 |
| Roscomare Road Elementary | 6.4 |
| Community Magnet Charter Elementary | 7.1 |
| Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter | 7.4 |
| Warner Avenue Elementary | 6.4 |
| Paul Revere Charter Middle | 6.4 |
| Wonderland Avenue Elementary | 7.2 |
| Fairburn Avenue Elementary | 5.0 |
| Brentwood Science | 6.1 |
| Lashon Academy | 7.2 |
| Emerson Community Charter | 7.0 |
| Brockton Avenue Elementary | 8.4 |
| ISANA Palmati Academy | 6.1 |
| Nora Sterry Elementary | 5.7 |
| Westwood Charter Elementary | 6.6 |
| Rosewood Avenue Elementary | 8.2 |
| New West Charter | 5.5 |
| Larchmont Charter | 6.9 |
| Laurel Elementary | 8.8 |
| Overland Avenue Elementary | 7.4 |
| Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista | 4.8 |
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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.
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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
15500 Stephen S Wise Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90077
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WISE SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.0 mi | 5.9 |
| The SEED School of Los Angeles County Los Angeles | 0.1 mi | 7.1 |
| MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Milken Community School Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| MILKEN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Roscomare Road Elementary Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Berkeley Hall School Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| The Mirman School for Gifted Children Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| MIRMAN SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Westland School,, The Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| WESTLAND SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| ST CYRIL OF JERUSALEM SCHOOL Encino | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Sherman Oaks | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| St. Cyril of Jerusalem Elementary Encino | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Valley Beth Shalom Day School Encino | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| VALLEY BETH SHALOM DAY SCHOOL Encino | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Buckley School, The Sherman Oaks | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| THE BUCKLEY SCHOOL Sherman Oaks | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| LOS ANGELES HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL Encino | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adelante Dual Language Academy II San Jose, CA | 5.9 |
| Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary Garden Grove, CA | 5.9 |
| Arrowhead Elementary San Bernardino, CA | 5.9 |
| BAIS CHAYA MUSHKA Los Angeles, CA | 5.9 |
| BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA | 5.9 |
| BRAWERMAN WEST ELEMENTARY OF WILSHIRE BLVD TEMPLE Los Angeles, CA | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wise School
What grades does Wise School serve?
Wise School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Wise School?
Wise School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wise School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wise School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wise School rank in CA?
Wise School is ranked #72 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Wise School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wise 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 Wise School a private school?
Yes, Wise 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 889-2300
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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