Wayfinder Family Services

Wayfinder Family Services serves 32 students in grades 2-12. The student:teacher of Wayfinder Family Services is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Wayfinder Family Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Wayfinder Family Services Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Norm Kaplan, Founder of Junior Blind -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Wayfinder Family Services?
Wayfinder Family Services famous alumni include: Norm Kaplan, Founder of Junior Blind.
When is the application deadline for Wayfinder Family Services?
The application deadline for Wayfinder Family Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Wayfinder Family Services located?
Wayfinder Family Services is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 50 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,102 for elementary schools and $25,187 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).

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