Mirman School

The Mirman School offers an environment where the highly gifted student is challenged mentally, supported emotionally, enriched academically and integrated socially to his or her greatest potential.
Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains above Los Angeles, California, it is an independent co-educational school designed to meet the needs of intellectually gifted children Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
The school recognizes that the innate intellectual potential of the child is not enough to ensure the actualizing of giftedness; there must be nurture to maximize nature.
Having recognized that gifted children learn differently, the school is committed to providing an academically appropriate learning environment that is stimulating, secure and joyful, with an age-appropriate social and emotional setting in which gifted children can blossom and maximize their potential.
The school values the many facets and faces of giftedness in the diversity of its programs and its student population.
Furthermore, the children are encouraged and guided to utilize their intellect and their compassion in a constructive way to help society and their fellow men and women.

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Top Rankings

Mirman School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Blue, Grey, Maroon

Student Body

Total Students
420 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 6
Admissions Director
Brad Barry
Admissions Associate
Rita Anne Smith

Sports

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Rider The Mustang
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Mirman School offer?
Mirman School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Mirman School's ranking?
Mirman School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mirman School?
The application deadline for Mirman School is Jan. 6.

School Calendar

View the Mirman School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
First Day of School / First Semester Begins
September 02, 2026 (Wednesday)
Labor Day - School Closed
September 07, 2026 (Monday)
Yom Kippur - School Closed
September 21, 2026 (Monday)
Indigenous People's Day - School Open
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
Had two kids there and it was an amazing place for both.
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5  
Mirman School creates an environment to let our children soar. Our child had struggled to be challenged or engaged at her other school and preschool. We were thrilled when she moved to Mirman and has been given the opportunity to shine. The school takes each child where they are and provides the support and opportunity for the child to reach their potential. Our child really enjoys incorporating art and building stuff into their academic projects and the school has been super supportive. Other kids may incorporate music or other interests and that is OK! Our child is so fulfilled and as a result so very happy. We love the community as well. It is a wonderful mix of families that have a variety of backgrounds and interests. We are grateful to have been able to become part of the Mirman community.
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