Pressman Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 499 students
Yearly Tuition: $27,625
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Pressman Academy 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.

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pressman Academy
Nursery	141
Pre-K	18
Kind	42
1	42
2	46
3	32
4	40
5	28
6	43
7	37
8	30

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Year Founded

1986

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Student Body

Total Students

499 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$27,625

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Tuition Notes

Depends on the grade

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Lesley Bloom

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubCooking Club

Drama ProductionNewspaper

Science ClubStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassBook Fair

Music

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Basketball TeamVolleyball Team

School Notes

Pressman Academy is not just a school.
It`s a community dedicated to raising creative and critical thinkers who are self aware and self assured, who are mensches, and who understand it is their obligation to leave our world better than they found it.
We engage students in a rich academic program in both General and Judaic Studies that prepares them for high school and positions them for ethical leadership; in deeply-rooted Jewish practice that enriches their souls and links them to our tradition; in Tikkun Olam programming and community partnerships that bring our students into the world, and in social-emotional curricula that teach self-regulation, resilience, and life skills.

School Motto: Developing minds. Nurturing hearts.
School Mascot: Mensch

Founded in 1986, the Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am has earned a reputation in Southern California as a warm and nurturing school that encourages each student to achieve the maximum of his/her potential, academically, socially, and spiritually. The Pressman Academy is a learning community in which educational innovation and excellence among students, faculty, and parents are actively encouraged. The Academy appreciates the needs and talents of all its students, and regards their shared and individual creativity as its most precious resource. We encourage the balanced development of the whole person, valuing both intellectual growth and social and emotional development. Toward that end, our classrooms strive to use multiple modes of teaching and expression drawing from the language arts, creative arts, math and sciences, and athletics.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pressman Academy cost?

Pressman Academy's tuition is approximately $27,625 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Pressman Academy?

The acceptance rate of Pressman Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Pressman Academy offer?

Pressman Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.

What is Pressman Academy's ranking?

Pressman Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Pressman Academy?

The application deadline for Pressman Academy is Dec. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Pressman Academy located?

Pressman Academy is located in the Pico Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 6 other private schools located in Pico Robertson.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 10/27/2021

My daughter is currently in 2nd grade and is thriving. She went to the ECC and Kindergarten before leaving to follow her older siblings to attend a secular private school in Los Angeles. For 2 years, my daughter begged to go back to Pressman Academy. Fortunately, my husband and I listened to her and brought her back to Pressman this year. The education is top-notch, focusing on academics as well as the social and emotional well-being of each individual student. I cannot be happier watching my daughter's soul being enriched by this exceptional school.

- Posted by Parent - Jessica Samuel

5 6/7/2021

We started at the school when my child was two, and we knew nobody, having not grown up in the area. Six years in and I can say that the school community is our family. My kids are thriving and feel so loved and safe. The school prides itself on teaching the whole child, imparting tools for wellness in addition to academic excellence. Communication between staff/admin/teachers and families is transparent and always a two-way street. Besides traditional courses, the specialties are outstanding: STEAM, art, music, movement, athletics, Hebrew. And the offerings of after-school activities is varied and excellent. Best of all, my kids are happy.

- Posted by Parent - Mon Y

5 5/20/2021

We came from Israel in a middle of the school year and the stuff member were so nice and accommodating to make sure that my daughter will start school and join her new friends. For Two years the stuff, teachers are so nice,so professional , the academic level is high - I beyond pleased and highly recommend for you to explore.

- Posted by Parent - Rachel Madar

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,430 for elementary schools and $25,856 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).