Park Century School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 96 students
Yearly Tuition: $71,134
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Park Century School
Kind	4
1	5
2	2
3	13
4	13
5	10
6	20
7	14
8	15

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Language-based, audio and visual processing, ADHD, anxiety

Year Founded

1968

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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School Motto

Neurodiversity makes humanity brilliant.

Student Body

Total Students

96 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$71,134

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Tuition Notes

Kindergarten tuition $55,120

Summer Program Cost

$5,000

Summer Program Cost Notes

extended programming offered for an additional fee

% on Financial Aid

12%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$25,000

Admissions Director

Cindy Goodman

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Art and MusicSTEAM

School Notes

Founded in 1968, Park Century School is a non-profit independent co-educational day school designed to meet the specific educational needs of bright children, ages 5-14 years, who have learning differences.
Park Century School empowers bright children with learning differences to reach their academic and personal potential. Students flourish within our individualized, evidence-based curriculum and supportive environment.
In collaboration with their families, the school inspires students to develop into resilient self-advocates and builds a foundation for lifelong achievement.

The guiding philosophy of Park Century School is based on the conviction that learning differences are life-long challenges that affect all aspects of a child and family. All children with learning differences need educational, emotional, and social assistance. Many also must have help with attention, organization, memory, language, and perceptual-motor function. Simultaneously, their families may be overwhelmed and exhausted by psychological stress, economic burdens, and confusion about the future. These conditions require a broad spectrum of therapeutic and educational interventions.Park Century`s experience with learning differences has fostered a unique concept of the role of the school and the teacher. The school must function as a comprehensive center assuming responsibility for evaluating and meeting the ever-changing needs of a child and family.Under the guidance of the Head of School and Deans, the expanded responsibilities of the classroom teacher include serving as the central therapeutic person in each child`s school program. Accordingly, Park Century School is committed to preserve its ability to attract and retain a dedicated and highly qualified professional faculty and to ensure its continuing professional development in a manner consistent with the School`s mission and philosophy.Personal contact with consultants, ongoing in-service training, continuous administrative support and clinical supervision enable teachers to serve as classroom clinicians, parental advisors, and educational specialists. With the guidance of the Head of School, Deans, School Counselor and Professional Advisory Board, every effort is made to integrate the latest special educational research results into school programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Park Century School cost?

Park Century School's tuition is approximately $71,134 for private students and $5,000 for summer students.

Does Park Century School offer a summer program?

Yes, Park Century School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Park Century School offer?

Park Century School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Park Century School's ranking?

Park Century School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Park Century School?

The application deadline for Park Century School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Park Century School located?

Park Century School is located in the Lucerne Higuera neighborhood of Culver City, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Lucerne Higuera.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 11/2/2018

My son went to Park Century School for 5 years. My gratitude to Park Century is boundless as I am quite sure PCS forever changed and made better my son's life. Not only did the school treat my child with great compassion and respect, but they also held my hand through the hard years. Years filled with worry about my son's future and his ability to learn in general. They listened and replied that my son was going to be fine, in fact, better than fine. They created a student who is tenacious and curious who embodies grit and resilience. The school, I am sure was the single best decision I have made for my son and his future. Thank you, thank you, thank you Park Century School. P.S. Nora, a wonderful 8th-grade teacher was instrumental in my child seeing himself as a student and intelligent. A gift that is with my son to this day.

- Posted by Parent - HilaryG

5 11/2/2018

Best school in LA. Nothing comes close to supporting and preparing your child with learning differences. Highly recommend 4+ years to get the benefits and best results of their program.

- Posted by Parent - Parent of Grad

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