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Best Tarzana ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 645 students in Tarzana, CA (there are , serving 2,692 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Tarzana, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Tarzana, CA is International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
13% of private schools in Tarzana, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Top-Ranked Tarzana ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodcrest School
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6043 Tampa Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley Photo - Besides the scientifically proven benefits of bilingualism, LILA aims to gift students with the value of a constructivist education where students are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction. The aim is to instill the love of learning in all students.
Special Program Emphasis
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5933 Lindley Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-0155
Gr: NS-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
18375 Collins Street, #112,
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 996-1863
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students
Gan Israel Pre School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
18181 Burbank Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 758-3838
Gr: PK-K | 73 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ideal Academy For Exceptional Learners
Special Education School
5567 Reseda Blvd Ste 108
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 257-0244
Gr: 1-7 | 5 students
Little Scholars Montessori
Little Scholars Montessori Photo - Little Scholars Montessori-Tarzana
Daycare / Preschool
18706 Hatteras St
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-1794
Gr: NS-K | 72 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Sage Academy
5901 Lindley Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-4600
Gr: PK-1 | 168 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Woodcrest Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
6043 Tampa Avenue
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
Gr: NS-PK | 117 students Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Tarzana)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
645 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
53%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
64 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
59%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,138
$18,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,800
$1,061
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,675
$9,063
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.74
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
33 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
298 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
37%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
377 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
47%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Tarzana, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Tarzana, CA is International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley.
How many private schools are located in Tarzana?
8 private schools are located in Tarzana.
How diverse are private schools in Tarzana?
Tarzana private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Tarzana go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Tarzana are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tarzana?
13% of private schools in Tarzana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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