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#924 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Woodcrest School

Elementary School

6043 TAMPA AVE 101A, Tarzana, CA 91356

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

267

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

267

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#924 of 1,787

In Tarzana

#1 of 2

public schools

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About Woodcrest School

Woodcrest School is a private elementary school in Tarzana, CA. Woodcrest School serves approximately 267 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodcrest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #924 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.2

This school 6.2 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Woodcrest 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.

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How Woodcrest School compares to the 4 public schools in Tarzana, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

This School

21.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

267

This School

664

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.2

This School

7.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.9% vs 0%

Black 4.9% vs 0%

Asian 3% vs 0%

Woodcrest School Tarzana Public Avg

All Schools in Tarzana

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Woodcrest School (this school)	—	267	11.1:1	6.2
Tarzana Elementary	0.6 mi	244	17.4:1	6.2
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle	1.1 mi	1,403	23.4:1	8.6
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics	1.2 mi	567	22.7:1	7.5
Nestle Avenue Charter	1.9 mi	441	22.1:1	6.5

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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

B 6.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,246

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 32%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 267

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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)

White 81.6%

Hispanic 7.9%

Black 4.9%

Asian 3.0%

Two or More 2.2%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6043 TAMPA AVE 101A, Tarzana, CA 91356

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Woodcrest School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Woodland Hills), which scores notably higher. Another option is KIRK O' THE VALLEY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Reseda), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics (rated 7.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tarzana, see our Tarzana schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Vanalden Avenue Elementary Reseda	0.5 mi	386	6.3
Tarzana Elementary Tarzana	0.6 mi	244	6.2
Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies Woodland Hills	0.7 mi	330	5.7
DISCOVERY SCHOOL Tarzana	0.7 mi	24	—
Kirk O' The Valley School Reseda	1.0 mi	108	—
KIRK O' THE VALLEY SCHOOL Reseda	1.0 mi	114	7.6
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies Reseda	1.0 mi	1,784	7.9
Shirley Avenue Elementary Reseda	1.2 mi	416	4.9
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle Tarzana	1.1 mi	1,403	8.6
CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community Woodland Hills	1.2 mi	761	8.1
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics Tarzana	1.2 mi	567	7.5
AGBU MANOOGIAN-DEMIRDJIAN SCHOOL Canoga Park	1.2 mi	791	6.0
AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian Canoga Park	1.2 mi	809	—
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center Reseda	1.3 mi	147	5.9
Henry David Thoreau Continuation Woodland Hills	1.2 mi	57	4.5
IDEAL ACADEMY FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS Tarzana	1.2 mi	5	—
IDEAL academy for Exceptional Learners Tarzana	1.2 mi	6	—
Torah Academy of Los Angeles Tarzana	1.2 mi	72	—
Taft Charter High Woodland Hills	1.3 mi	2,236	8.2
Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center Reseda	1.6 mi	62	4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91356 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,094

Median Home Value

$1,177,200

Median Rent

$2,027/mo

Population

30,809

College Educated

55.5%

Homeownership

57.5%

Avg Commute

32.3 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

43.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Woodcrest School

What grades does Woodcrest School serve?

Woodcrest School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Woodcrest School?

Woodcrest School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodcrest School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodcrest School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Woodcrest School rank in CA?

Woodcrest School ranks #924 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Woodcrest School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodcrest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Woodcrest School a private school?

Yes, Woodcrest 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 Woodcrest School a religious school?

No, Woodcrest School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 69 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 49 Some Transit
Bike Score: 75 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 267
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 24
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Large City
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (818) 345-3002

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