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#72 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 2% of private schools

Wise School

Elementary School

15500 Stephen S Wise Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Private
300
Students
5.8:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 6th
Grades Served
Top 2%
in CA

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).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Wise School compares to 445 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
This School
vs
19.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
300
This School
vs
428
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

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

Showing 20 of 445 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 8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.8:1
🕐 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)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 300
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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

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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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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details