John Thomas Dye School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 344 students
Yearly Tuition: $43,900
Acceptance rate: 40%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Sep. 30 / Dec. 5
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

John Thomas Dye School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	John Thomas Dye School
Kind	48
1	48
2	52
3	51
4	52
5	48
6	45

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Year Founded

1929

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

11 acres

Student Body

Total Students

344 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

58 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniforms, blue pants, white polo and blue skirt, white blouse, jumper

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Sep. 30 / Dec. 5

Yearly Tuition Cost

$43,900

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Tuition Notes

Financial assistance available. See website for full tuition and financial assistance details.

Summer Program Cost Notes

See website for details.

% on Financial Aid

11%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$15,000

Acceptance Rate

40%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kate Dworkoski

Admissions Associate

Olivia Mora

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Flag FootballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

DebateEnvironmental Club

Greyhound GazetteMath Club

Service Learning ClubStudent Council

School Notes

The John Thomas Dye School is a Kindergarten-Grade 6 co-educational day school founded in 1929 by John and Cathryn Dye.
The School is located in Los Angeles, CA on an 11-acre campus in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Our Mission Statement: We look to each day with a commitment to inspire purposeful learning, cultivate character, and celebrate childhood.

Admissions Process at JTD
Applications for admission are made available online in August of the year prior to the student's enrollment.
Applications for Kindergarten admission are considered on a first-come basis beginning on September 30, 2025, the first day to submit the application. Please note that we limit the number of Kindergarten applications we process to 70 boys and 70 girls, and often we reach that number in the first few days.
JTD's priority application date for Transfer Students is December 5, 2025. Families interested in applying after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Openings at each grade level are based on attrition and will be limited, depending on the number of projected openings we might have in any given year.
Please see our website for more details or contact the Admissions Office at(310) 476-2811 with any questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does John Thomas Dye School cost?

John Thomas Dye School's tuition is approximately $43,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of John Thomas Dye School?

The acceptance rate of John Thomas Dye School is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. John Thomas Dye School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Does John Thomas Dye School offer a summer program?

Yes, John Thomas Dye School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does John Thomas Dye School offer?

John Thomas Dye School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is John Thomas Dye School's ranking?

John Thomas Dye School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for John Thomas Dye School?

The application deadline for John Thomas Dye School is Sep. 30 / Dec. 5.

In what neighborhood is John Thomas Dye School located?

John Thomas Dye School is located in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Bel Air.

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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).