The mission of the Hollywood Schoolhouse is to nurture the whole child within a diverse community, combining challenging academics with creative learning, where each child is known, encouraged and valued.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,100
- Acceptance rate: 48%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Jan. 14 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Digital Dragon Brings Kids’ Technology Camps to Hollywood Schoolhouse - 05/30/2018Kids in grades 4-6 can expand their STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) knowledge this summer with a series of Larchmont-area camps designed to build practical skills for the ...morefuture. hide
- The Hollywood Insider’s Guide to L.A. Private Schools - 08/17/2017"When children leave here, they know exactly who they are, how they learn and their place in the world," says Ilise Faye, head of the school with a front entrance ...moremarked by an iconic red schoolhouse facade overlooking Highland Avenue. And although there have been plenty of star offspring - such as Johnny Depp's daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, and her friend Harley, daughter of filmmaker Kevin Smith - the school of 307 students that opened in 1945 also offers financial aid to a large percentage of neighborhood children. hide
- Hollywood Schoolhouse celebrates 70 years - 10/01/2015The iconic little red schoolhouse in Hollywood is celebrating 70 years of continuous operation. Established in 1945 by Ruth Pease on Highland Ave., The Hollywood Schoolhouse-formerly the Little Red Schoolhouse, ...moreand originally the Small Fry Nursery School-was created to help meet childcare needs for the post-war community in Los Angeles. hide
Top Rankings
Hollywood Schoolhouse ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1945
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
277 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
17 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / Jan. 14 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,100
Tuition Notes
The Schoolhouse has three programs: Early Childhood, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary, each with their own tuition and fees. Please see our website.
Summer Program Cost
$500
Summer Program Cost Notes
Hollywood Schoolhouse offers two summer programs, one for our Early Childhood students and one for Elementary-age children through a partnership with Los Angeles Swim. Costs vary slightly depending on early registration discounts, frequency attended, and age of child. Please visit our website for more information.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Acceptance Rate
48%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Lisa Beiras
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
3D Printing Club, Chess Club, Coding Class, Math Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Cooking Classes, Dance Class, Knitting and sewing, Musical Theatre Production, Painting, Pottery, Sewing Class
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boxing Club, Jiu Jitsu
3D Printing Club, Chess Club, Coding Class, Math Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Cooking Classes, Dance Class, Knitting and sewing, Musical Theatre Production, Painting, Pottery, Sewing Class
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boxing Club, Jiu Jitsu
School Notes
- Hollywood Schoolhouse is a thriving academic environment where the process of learning is designed as a journey-rather than a destination. We are a community that nurtures, supports, and inspires children by blending traditional educational philosophy with innovative and progressive instruction. Academic excellence is achieved through a multi-faceted curriculum offering students a foundation to become academically strong, artistically proud, physically engaged, and socially active.
- With guidance from inspired, professional, and passionate educators, children are encouraged to learn and understand the unique nature of their own natural talents. Beginning as Preschoolers in our Early Childhood program, and all the way through 6th Grade, Hollywood Schoolhouse students are immersed in a learning environment in which they feel safe to take risks and explore their endless potential. As we value learning through action, our students are encouraged to be their best self, question the process, and learn through inquiry. Hollywood Schoolhouse students contribute to the world, as they leave here academically prepared, with their voices strong, their bodies solid, and their minds nourished. We are proud to be a learning environment that celebrates diversity and believes that the things that make us different as individuals make us stronger as a community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hollywood Schoolhouse cost?
Hollywood Schoolhouse's tuition is approximately $25,100 for private students and $500 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Hollywood Schoolhouse?
The acceptance rate of Hollywood Schoolhouse is 48%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Hollywood Schoolhouse's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Hollywood Schoolhouse offer?
Hollywood Schoolhouse offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Soccer and Swimming.
What is Hollywood Schoolhouse's ranking?
Hollywood Schoolhouse ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Hollywood Schoolhouse?
The application deadline for Hollywood Schoolhouse is Dec. 15 / Jan. 14 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 / Jan. 14 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Hollywood Schoolhouse located?
Hollywood Schoolhouse is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 47 other private schools located in Central LA.
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School Reviews
5 7/19/2024
I'm a recent graduate of HSH and am thriving at my secondary school, getting solid As and Bs in the academic field and socially doing better than ever. Looking back on my time at HSH, I feel that my teachers, Ms. Ilise, and many other faculty members helped me build a solid social ground at my secondary school. With academics, analyzing and understanding the concepts of my current classes is a skill I gained from HSH that has helped me throughout my years since. I rarely struggle, and I notice my difficulties are in the quantity of homework rather than an understanding of the concepts. Since I am now in secondary school, the workload is a lot more than what it was at HSH.
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