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Sherman Oaks Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 3,069 students in Sherman Oaks, CA, 50% of all K-12 students in Sherman Oaks, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private schools in Sherman Oaks, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sherman Oaks Private Schools (2026-27)

The Buckley School Photo
The Buckley School
Gr: K-12 | 836 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 14
3900 Stansbury Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 783-1610
(3)
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Map of Emek Hebrew Academy Teichman Family Torah Center
Emek Hebrew Academy Teichman Family Torah Center
Gr: K-8 | 673 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
15365 Magnolia Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 783-3663
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Map of Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 students
Catholic
13645 Riverside Dr
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 933-3600
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Map of St. Francis De Sales School
St. Francis De Sales School
Gr: PK-8
Sports: 6
Catholic
13368 Valleyheart Dr
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-9573
(9)
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Map of Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School
Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6
13330 Riverside Dr
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 907-8149
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Map of Nurtury The
Nurtury The
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool
14401 Dickens St
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-8352
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Map of Temple B'nai Hayim Children's Center
Temple B'nai Hayim Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
4276 Van Nuys Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 905-9270
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Sherman Oaks, CA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
3,069
Students
$36,003
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sherman Oaks)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
3,069 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
26%
52%
0.52
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
203 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
325 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%
# Black Students
134 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
2,289 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
68%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
90 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Others Students
321 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
9%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
235 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,003
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$9,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sherman Oaks, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Sherman Oaks, CA include Emek Hebrew Academy Teichman Family Torah Center, Notre Dame High School, and The Buckley School.
How many private schools are located in Sherman Oaks?
7 private schools are located in Sherman Oaks.
How diverse are private schools in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Sherman Oaks go to private school?
50% of all K-12 students in Sherman Oaks are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sherman Oaks?
71% of private schools in Sherman Oaks are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Sherman Oaks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Sherman Oaks include: Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School vs. The Buckley School

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