Hollywood Schoolhouse (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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At Hollywood Schoolhouse, curiosity thrives, learning is celebrated, and every child is known, valued, and encouraged to be academically strong, artistically proud, physically active, and socially grounded..

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 267 students
Yearly Tuition: $27,500
Acceptance rate: 48%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Jan. 14 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School News

Hollywood Schoolhouse Celebrates Opening of Madnani Theater With Ribbon Cutting - 09/30/2025
Hollywood Schoolhouse is pleased to announce the complete renovation and the official opening of The Madnani Theater located on the corner of North McCadden Place and Lexington Avenue. The Schoolhouse ...morehopes to make The Madnani Theater available free of charge for qualifying nonprofits in order to provide a safe space for neighborhood children to explore theater arts. hide
Digital Dragon Brings Kids’ Technology Camps to Hollywood Schoolhouse - 05/30/2018
Kids 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 - 10/01/2015
The 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

School Rankings

Hollywood Schoolhouse ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hollywood Schoolhouse
Nursery	40
Pre-K	46
Kind	34
1	28
2	26
3	27
4	29
5	16
6	21

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Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Spanish

Year Founded

1945

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 11, 2027

School Motto

Inspired learning. Fearless curiosity.

Student Body

Total Students

267 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

17 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15 / Jan. 14 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$27,500

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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 for more specific information.

% on Financial Aid

20%

Acceptance Rate

48%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Lisa Beiras

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballDance

Martial ArtsSoccer

Swimming

Colors

Red and White

School Mascot

Meerkat Knights

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

3D Printing ClubChess Club

Coding ClassDungeons and Dragons Club

Math Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Cooking ClassesDance Class

Knitting and sewingMusical Theatre Production

PaintingPottery

Sewing Class

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Boxing Club

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hollywood Schoolhouse cost?

Hollywood Schoolhouse's tuition is approximately $27,500 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 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Martial Arts, 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.

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,430 for elementary schools and $25,856 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).