The Webb Schools (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 405 students
Yearly Tuition: $84,070
Acceptance rate: 17%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Webb Schools
9	100
10	102
11	102
12	101

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Year Founded

1922

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

150 acres

School Motto

Think, Act, Lead, Serve

Student Body

Total Students

405 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

14 students

Average SAT score

1520

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

36 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Honors Museum Research Honors Precalculus

Advanced ArtAdvanced Studies Anatomy and Physiology

Advanced Studies Biological SciencesAdvanced Studies Biotechnology

Advanced Studies Case Study Latin AmericaAdvanced Studies Chinese Language and Culture

Advanced Studies Creative Non-FictionAdvanced Studies Environmental Solutions

Advanced Studies Existentialism and The Human ConditionAdvanced Studies Experimental Physics

Advanced Studies Faith Narratives of Holy CitiesAdvanced Studies Fascism

Advanced Studies French Language and CultureAdvanced Studies Gothic & Horror Literature & Culture

Advanced Studies Humanities Thesis SeminarAdvanced Studies Linear Algebra

Advanced Studies Literature & The MachineAdvanced Studies Modern Media

Advanced Studies Modernist LiteratureAdvanced Studies Narratives of Travel and Place

Advanced Studies PaleontologyAdvanced Studies Reading and Writing in Art History

Advanced Studies Revolutions and the Atlantic WorldAdvanced Studies Spanish Language and Culture

Advanced Studies Spanish Literature and CultureAdvanced Studies The Short Story

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Physics C

AP StatisticsHonors Astrophysics

Honors Birth of the Modern CityHonors Black Authors Directors and Laureates

Honors Chamber SingersHonors Chinese History & Memory

Honors Creative WritingHonors Economic Thought in the Modern Age

Honors Ethics & Modern Global AffairsHonors French 2

Honors French 3Honors Global Indigenous Voices

Honors Global Societies & SustainabilityHonors Integrated Math II

Honors JournalismHonors Medical Chemistry

Honors PaleontologyHonors Poetry and Power

Honors Postcolonial Film & LiteratureHonors Sinfonia Orchestra

Honors Spanish 2Honors Spanish 3

Honors Stories & Strategies of EntrepreneursHonors Stories of Middle Eastern Conflict

Honors Studio ArtHonors The Press Politics and American Power

Honors The World of ShakespeareHonors War Literature and Art

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$84,070

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Tuition Notes

Day Tuition: $59,790

Summer Program Cost

$3,225

Summer Program Cost Notes

International cost: $3,425; bridge program: $450

% on Financial Aid

32%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$50,750

Acceptance Rate

17%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

99%

Admissions Director

Dr. Jamila Everett

Admissions Associate

Jeff Stodgel

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$80 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BadmintonBaseball

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Water PoloWrestling

School Mascot

Gaul

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

99 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

AEROCLUBAmerican Heart Association

Amnesty ClubAnime Club

Art ClubAthleteLense@Webb

Badminton ClubBanyon Books

Beyond the BubbleBiomedical Research Club

BiomediGirlsBluebird Rocketry

Brown Student Alliance ClubChemistry Club

Chess ClubCommunity Service

Community Service with Machine Learning ClubConservation Club

Cooking ClubCrochet Club

Ctrl + PC ClubDance Company

DebateDigital Storytelling

DJ CLUBEl Espejo (Yearbook)

Environmental s ClubEverything Fashion Club

Experiential Science ClubFashion Upcycling Sustainability

Film ClubFilmmaking Club

Golf ClinicGSA: Gender/Sexuality Alliance

Health Awareness ClubHispanic Heritage Club

Investment ClubJewish Club

Karaoke ClubKarate Club

Korean Culture ClubKWEB

Lace Up CultureLiterary Magazine

Musical TheaterMycology Club

Outdoor ActivitiesPaleontology Museum Lab

Peccary ClubPing Pong (Table Tennis) Club

Poetry ClubPriceless Pets Club

Psychology ClubRC Club

RoboticsRock Climbing and Bouldering Club

Rotary ClubRoundtable Debate Academy Club

Science Fair Research LabSky: Children of the Light

Snow Sport ClubSports Broadcasting

TheaterThrifting and Sustainabilty Club

TriathlonVendingforChange

VR & Game Design ClubW.E.B.B- Webb Empowerment Baking Bunch

Webb ArchiveWebb ASL Club

Webb Business ClubWebb Canyon Chronicle (Newspaper)

Webb Community Basketball ClubWebb Mental Health Club

Webb Native Plant SocietyWebb Physics & Astronomy Club

Webb ThespiansWebbNat

Yoga & HikingYoung Athletes

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Arts and Music Programs:

Acappella ClubAdvanced Classical String Ensembles

Art StudioCycling Club

Math ClubMusic Performance

Student Partner with VeteransTennis Clinic

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Athletic TrainerBaseball Clinic

Basketball ClinicFitness Club

Functional FitnessNeurodiverse Alliance

Social Soccer ClubSoftball Clinic

Technical TheaterTrade to Save

Women Entrepreneurship Club

School Notes

The Webb Schools offer an exceptional educational experience that prepares students to thrive in college and lead with purpose in the world.
Through a challenging and dynamic academic program, students engage deeply across disciplines-thinking critically, asking bold questions, and pursuing ideas that matter.
Our faculty are experts in their fields and dedicated mentors who inspire intellectual curiosity, character, and confidence.
At Webb, learning goes beyond the classroom, with opportunities for original research, field study, leadership, and creative expression.
Rooted in honor and driven by our mission to think, act, lead, and serve, Webb empowers students to grow into thoughtful scholars, ethical leaders, and compassionate citizens who seek to make a difference in the world.

Webb empowers students to imagine bold futures and take the first steps toward them. Through a dynamic academic program, supportive faculty, and an inclusive community, Webb helps students discover their strengths, explore new passions, and develop the confidence to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. Students are guided through the admission process with care and transparency, introduced to Webb's unique opportunities-from advanced research and leadership programs to athletics, arts, and outdoor adventures-and welcomed into a community where learning is both rigorous and joyful.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Julia Marciari-Alexander '85 - Executive Director, Walters Art Museum
- Caroline Adler '00 - Former Special Assistant to President Obama
- Samantha Ainsley '07 - Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead, Google
- Ariel Fan '10 - CEO GreenWealth Energy
- Josh Marshall '87 - Editor and publisher of TalkingPointsMemo.com
- John Scalzi ’87 - Award-Winning Science Fiction Writer
- Jim Drasdo '63 - Capital Research and Management Group
- Mark Lee '85 - Architect, Dean of Harvard Graduate School of Design
- Jeff Luhnow '84 - General Manager, Houston Astros
- Otis Y. Chandler ’96 - Founder of Goodreads.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Webb Schools cost?

The Webb Schools's tuition is approximately $84,070 for private students and $3,225 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Webb Schools?

The acceptance rate of The Webb Schools is 17%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. The Webb Schools's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Webb Schools?

The Webb Schools famous alumni include: Julia Marciari-Alexander '85, Caroline Adler '00, Samantha Ainsley '07, Ariel Fan '10, Josh Marshall '87, John Scalzi ’87, Jim Drasdo '63, Mark Lee '85, Jeff Luhnow '84 and Otis Y. Chandler ’96.

Does The Webb Schools offer a summer program?

Yes, The Webb Schools offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does The Webb Schools offer?

The Webb Schools offers 16 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. The Webb Schools is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is The Webb Schools's ranking?

The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The Webb Schools?

The application deadline for The Webb Schools is Jan. 15.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,294 for elementary schools and $23,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).