Oakwood Elementary School in North Hollywood, CA serves 312 students from kindergarten through 6th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 1951, this California K–6 private school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 28 teaching staff members.
The school's student body is diverse, with 60% of students identified as students of color.
Oakwood Elementary offers 20 AP courses, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in California for AP course availability.
Located in a large city community, Oakwood Elementary ranks in the top 20% statewide for largest student body and oldest founding date among private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Oakwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
312 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
20 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owls
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakwood Elementary School's ranking?
Oakwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Oakwood Elementary School?
The application deadline for Oakwood Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Oakwood Elementary School is Valley Torah High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Hollywood Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Country School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11330 McCormick Street
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 763-2892
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 763-2892
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4832 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 508-4542
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 508-4542
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Neighborhood School
Daycare / Preschool
11742 Riverside Dr
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 762-1212
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 762-1212
0.6 miles
Gr: K-1 | 48 students
5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 752-1546
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 752-1546
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Valley Torah High School
(Jewish)
12517 Chandler Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 505-7999
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 505-7999
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Torah High School
(Jewish)
12517 Chandler Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 505-7999
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 505-7999
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Torah High School Girls' Division
All-girls (Jewish)
12003 Riverside Dr Nth Hollywood
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 755-1697
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 755-1697
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Tuition listed
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Studio City, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
Studio City, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ner Aryeh
All-boys (Jewish)
12422 Chandler Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 509-5909
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 509-5909
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 822 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11330 McCormick Street
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 763-2892
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 763-2892
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4832 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 508-4542
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 508-4542
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Neighborhood School
Daycare / Preschool
11742 Riverside Dr
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 762-1212
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 762-1212
0.6 miles
Gr: K-1 | 48 students
5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 752-1546
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 752-1546
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ketana Of Los Angeles
(Jewish)
12051 Burbank Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 766-7610
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 766-7610
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 752-1546
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 752-1546
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ketana Of Los Angeles
(Jewish)
12051 Burbank Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 766-7610
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 766-7610
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Tuition listed
Abc Little School
Daycare / Preschool
11728 Moorpark St
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 766-5557
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 766-5557
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
12326 Riverside Drive
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 763-8308
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 763-8308
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
11919 Oxnard Street
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Hollywood Senior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5231 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-6200
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-6200
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Amelia Earhart Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5355 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 769-4877
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 769-4877
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4935 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 774 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Lankershim Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Bakman Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 769-3130
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 769-3130
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Citizens Of The World Charter School East Valley
Charter School
12020 Burbank Blvd.
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 698-3848
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 698-3848
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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