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Best Highland Park Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 504 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA.
67% of private schools in Highland Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Private Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
6338 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-2786
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Optimist High
Special Education School
6957 N Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students
St. Ignatius Of Loyola School
(Catholic)
6025 Monte Vista St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6456
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles?
67% of private schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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