Average
#611 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 34% of private schools
Wise School
Elementary School
15500 STEPHEN S WISE DR, Los Angeles, CA 90077
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#611 of 1,787
In Los Angeles
#41 of 137
public schools
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Wise School
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About Wise School
Wise School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Wise School serves approximately 273 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Wise School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 6.3:1 students to teachers, Wise School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Wise 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 Wise School compares to 445 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Wise School (this school) | 6.8 |
| Roscomare Road Elementary | 9.2 |
| Community Magnet Charter Elementary | 8.7 |
| Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter | 8.8 |
| Warner Avenue Elementary | 8.9 |
| Paul Revere Charter Middle | 8.4 |
| Wonderland Avenue Elementary | 9.0 |
| Fairburn Avenue Elementary | 8.4 |
| Brentwood Science | 5.2 |
| Lashon Academy | 7.3 |
| Emerson Community Charter | 8.2 |
| Brockton Avenue Elementary | 8.6 |
| ISANA Palmati Academy | 7.0 |
| Nora Sterry Elementary | 6.9 |
| Westwood Charter Elementary | 8.6 |
| Rosewood Avenue Elementary | 7.4 |
| New West Charter | 7.6 |
| Larchmont Charter | 8.9 |
| Laurel Elementary | 5.7 |
| Overland Avenue Elementary | 9.4 |
| Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista | 4.3 |
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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.
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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
15500 STEPHEN S WISE DR, Los Angeles, CA 90077
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wise School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Roscomare Road Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MIRMAN SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Sherman Oaks), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wise School Los Angeles | 0.0 mi | — |
| The SEED School of Los Angeles County Los Angeles | 0.1 mi | — |
| MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Milken Community School Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | — |
| MILKEN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Roscomare Road Elementary Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Berkeley Hall School Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | — |
| The Mirman School for Gifted Children Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | — |
| MIRMAN SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Westland School,, The Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | — |
| WESTLAND SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Sherman Oaks | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| ST CYRIL OF JERUSALEM SCHOOL Encino | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| St. Cyril of Jerusalem Elementary Encino | 1.8 mi | — |
| Buckley School, The Sherman Oaks | 1.7 mi | — |
| Valley Beth Shalom Day School Encino | 2.0 mi | — |
| VALLEY BETH SHALOM DAY SCHOOL Encino | 2.0 mi | 6.1 |
| THE BUCKLEY SCHOOL Sherman Oaks | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| LOS ANGELES HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL Encino | 2.0 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90077 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$220,464
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,680/mo
Population
8,158
College Educated
76.9%
Homeownership
83.7%
Avg Commute
27.9 min
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Median Age
47.5
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| ALL SOULS WORLD LANGUAGE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Alhambra, CA | 6.8 |
| Birney Tech Academy Pico Rivera, CA | 6.8 |
| Blanchard Elementary Santa Paula, CA | 6.8 |
| Broadacres Avenue Elementary Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Carson, CA | 6.8 |
| Buchanan Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 6.8 |
| CLAIRBOURN SCHOOL San Gabriel, CA | 6.8 |
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 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wise School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wise School is 6.3:1. 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 ranks #611 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Wise School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wise School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wise School a private school?
Yes, Wise School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Wise School a religious school?
Wise School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 889-2300
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