Happyland School (Closed 2026)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Happyland School is a nonsectarian early learning program in Los Angeles serving 50 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten grades within the Silver Lake neighborhood.
  • The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 50:1 in this central city location.
  • As a co–ed early childhood day care, Happyland School enrolls 30 percent students of color, reflecting some diversity within its student body.
  • Located in Los Angeles, CA, the school provides early childhood education within a city community without religious affiliation.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Happyland School?
The application deadline for Happyland School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Happyland School located?
Happyland School is located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Silver Lake.

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