Mirman School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 420 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 6
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
National Association for the Gifted
California Association for the Gifted

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mirman School
Kind	54
1	54
2	54
3	54
4	54
5	50
6	50
7	30
8	20

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Year Founded

1962

Colors

Blue, Grey, Maroon

Student Body

Total Students

420 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 6

Admissions Director

Brad Barry

Admissions Associate

Rita Anne Smith

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballFootball

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

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.

School Mascot: Rider The Mustang

Source: Verified school update

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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 12/8/2023

Had two kids there and it was an amazing place for both.

- Posted by Parent - ML

5 6/2/2023

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.

- Posted by Parent - Brianna

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