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Sherman Oaks Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 2,065 students in Sherman Oaks, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private high schools in Sherman Oaks, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Sherman Oaks Private High 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 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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Sherman Oaks, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
2,065
Students
-25.1% (-693 students) 10-yr
$36,003
Avg. Tuition
+2.5% (+$878) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
+3.2% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+30.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sherman Oaks)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
2,065 Students
272,380 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251,033254253
20241,033249245
20231,028261247
20221,025270257
20211,025265249
20201,025250235
20191,030246242
20181,030234238
2017841242246
2016690230241
2015690205220
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% Students of Color
32%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202532%49%32%
202432%48%31%
202331%47%31%
202229%43%30%
202130%43%30%
202030%42%29%
201929%44%29%
201829%42%28%
201731%48%30%
201631%48%30%
201531%48%30%
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0.60
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.600.730.61
20240.600.730.60
20230.560.720.60
20220.540.690.58
20210.540.690.57
20200.540.690.57
20190.510.690.56
20180.510.690.55
20170.450.680.54
20160.450.690.54
20150.450.690.53
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# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20231%1%1%
20221%1%1%
20211%1%1%
20201%1%1%
20191%1%1%
20181%1%1%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%2%1%
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# Asian Students
164 Students
35,008 Students
% Asian Students
8%
13%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%13%5%
20249%14%6%
20237%13%6%
20227%11%5%
20217%11%5%
20207%11%5%
20197%11%5%
20187%11%5%
201710%10%4%
20169%10%4%
20159%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
239 Students
43,231 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%16%9%
202412%16%9%
202312%16%8%
202212%16%8%
202112%16%8%
202012%16%8%
201911%16%8%
201811%16%8%
201711%17%7%
201612%18%8%
201512%18%8%
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# Black Students
125 Students
15,768 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%6%8%
20246%6%8%
20236%6%8%
20226%6%8%
20216%6%8%
20206%6%8%
20196%6%8%
20186%6%8%
20172%6%8%
20163%6%8%
20153%7%9%
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# White Students
1,262 Students
115,559 Students
% White Students
61%
44%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202561%44%59%
202461%44%60%
202365%46%60%
202266%50%62%
202166%50%63%
202066%51%64%
201969%50%64%
201869%51%65%
201773%51%66%
201673%50%66%
201573%50%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Trends

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%1%1%
20243%1%1%
20234%1%1%
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# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
195 Students
48,569 Students
% of Others Students
9%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%19%17%
20249%18%15%
20235%17%16%
20224%15%16%
20214%15%15%
20204%14%14%
20193%15%14%
20183%14%13%
20173%15%14%
20162%15%13%
20152%13%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
161 Teachers
26,883 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513:110:110:1
202413:110:110:1
202311:110:110:1
202212:110:110:1
202112:110:110:1
202012:111:110:1
201911:110:110:1
201811:111:110:1
201710:111:110:1
201610:111:110:1
201510:111:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
62%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202561%61%57%
202461%61%57%
202361%60%57%
202261%61%56%
202161%61%56%
202061%60%56%
201961%59%55%
201861%60%55%
201761%60%55%
201661%59%54%
201561%59%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025141514
2024141414
2023141414
2022141414
2021141414
2020141414
2019141414
2018141414
2017141414
2016141514
2015141514
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Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025171513
2024191412
2023191412
2022191412
2021191412
2020191312
2019191311
2018191311
2017191211
2016191211
2015191110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,003
$23,599

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$36,003$23,319$17,997
2024$36,003$23,084$17,011
2023$36,003$21,930$16,191
2022$36,003$21,484$15,821
2021$36,003$20,840$15,331
2020$36,003$19,942$15,046
2019$36,003$19,419$14,791
2018$36,003$18,892$14,527
2017$36,003$18,534$14,161
2016$36,003$17,628$13,713
2015$35,125$15,924$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
14%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202514%33%38%
202414%33%37%
202314%31%36%
202214%32%36%
202114%32%36%
202014%31%35%
201914%30%34%
201814%31%33%
201714%30%32%
201614%29%31%
201514%28%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$12,825

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSherman Oaks, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$25,000$12,687$9,714
2024$25,000$11,976$9,498
2023$25,000$11,354$8,890
2022$25,000$11,471$8,717
2021$25,000$11,314$8,472
2020$25,000$10,847$8,370
2019$25,000$10,439$7,924
2018$25,000$9,870$7,471
2017$25,000$9,227$7,202
2016$25,000$7,863$6,993
2015$15,000$7,468$6,822
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Sherman Oaks, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Sherman Oaks, CA include The Buckley School and Notre Dame High School.
How many private high schools are located in Sherman Oaks?
2 private high schools are located in Sherman Oaks.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sherman Oaks?
50% of private high schools in Sherman Oaks are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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