Harvard-westlake School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,611 students
Yearly Tuition: $35,900
Acceptance rate: 20%
Application Deadline: Jan. 18
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Harvard-westlake School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Harvard-westlake School
7	223
8	223
9	295
10	296
11	291
12	283

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Year Founded

1989

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Campus Size

23 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,611 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

179 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

74%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

29 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 18

Yearly Tuition Cost

$35,900

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% on Financial Aid

19%

Acceptance Rate

20%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Aaron Mieszczanski

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Water PoloWrestling

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School Notes

Harvard-Westlake is a school whose curriculum and programs create an educational environment designed for students who possess both the motivation and the ability to pursue a rigorous college preparatory course of study.
The school strives to provide an education that enables and empowers its diverse students to develop their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical gifts; to understand and respect the similarities and differences among themselves and others in their local and world communities; and to learn the habits of mind and self-discipline necessary to live with integrity and purpose as contributing members of society.

Harvard-Westlake is a school whose curriculum and programs create an educational environment designed for students who possess both the motivation and the ability to pursue a rigorous college preparatory course of study.
The school strives to provide an education that enables and empowers its diverse students to develop their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical gifts; to understand and respect the similarities and differences among themselves and others in their local and world communities; and to learn the habits of mind and self-discipline necessary to live with integrity and purpose as contributing members of society.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Harvard-westlake School cost?

Harvard-westlake School's tuition is approximately $35,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Harvard-westlake School?

The acceptance rate of Harvard-westlake School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Harvard-westlake School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Harvard-westlake School offer?

Harvard-westlake School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Harvard-westlake School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Harvard-westlake School's ranking?

Harvard-westlake School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Harvard-westlake School?

The application deadline for Harvard-westlake School is Jan. 18.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,294 for elementary schools and $23,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).