The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory offer an excellent, accelerated Kindergarten through eighth-grade education in the Los Angeles, CA area.
Students are on individual education programs and have personal, class, and grade objectives.
TLC/LCP can accommodate students with certain special needs, but the program is specially designed to assist students at and above their grade levels to learn at an accelerated pace.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,500
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
429 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
Tuition Notes
Discounts available for payment in full and siblings.
Summer Program Cost
$1,500
Summer Program Cost Notes
Per session
Admissions Director
Jackie Don
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Computer Club, Debate Club, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Performing Arts
Chess Club, Computer Club, Debate Club, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Performing Arts
School Notes
- The Learning Castle offers an excellent, accelerated Kindergarten through third-grade education in the Los Angeles, CA area. Students are on individual education programs and have personal, class, and grade objectives. TLC can accommodate students with certain special needs, but the program is specially designed to assist students at and above their grade levels to learn at an accelerated pace. La Caada Preparatory continues the philosophy of TLC as they prepare students for the transition to the college preparatory environment. Graduates of LCP matriculate to the top prep schools in the area. For a list of schools attended by LCP alumni, visit the TLC/LCP website.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory cost?
The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory's tuition is approximately $20,500 for private students and $1,500 for summer students.
What schools are The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory often compared to?
The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory is often viewed alongside schools like Crestview Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What sports does The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory offer?
The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory's ranking?
The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory?
The application deadline for The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory is Flintridge Preparatory School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Foothill Progressive Montessori School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Canada Preschool (0.6 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 7/1/2019
I wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your kindness and teaching manner. You truly are a remarkable teacher and we were so blessed to have had you be Anthony`s first teacher at LC. You are kind and loving yet set such amazing boundaries with the students and I can`t even begin to tell you how sad we are that Anthony won`t be in orange class next year. What makes me happier is seeing joy much Anthony gravitated to you and how he absolutely adored you and how he would speak so highly of you to us and his grandparents. We feel so fortunate that teachers like yourself still exist and I pray that his teacher next year is half as amazing as you are. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for loving our son the way you do and enabling such great academic skills for him to progress further on at LC. We love you and will definitely stop by your classroom often to say hello. Hope you have a phenomenal summer!!!! See you soon.
5 11/2/2018
Great school and very individualized learning for each kid. My daughter loves it and I am amazed at her progress.
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