Home > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles > South Los Angeles

Wayfinder Family Services

5300 Angeles Vista Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90043

Tel: (323) 295-4555

wayfinderfamily.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

View full size Get directions

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

About the School

Wayfinder Family Services is a co–ed special education school in South Los Angeles, CA, serving grades 2 through 12 in a suburban community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 32 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 3 teachers.
Approximately 94% of the student body represents students of color, ranking Wayfinder Family Services among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
Wayfinder Family Services provides a specialized educational program in Los Angeles with a focus on serving students in a suburban large locale.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Wayfinder Family Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Wayfinder Family Services
2	1
3	1
4	1
6	1
9	3
10	2
11	2
12	21

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

32 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Norm Kaplan, Founder of Junior Blind -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Wayfinder Family Services?

Wayfinder Family Services famous alumni include: Norm Kaplan, Founder of Junior Blind.

When is the application deadline for Wayfinder Family Services?

The application deadline for Wayfinder Family Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Wayfinder Family Services located?

Wayfinder Family Services is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 49 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.

School Reviews

Endorse Wayfinder Family Services. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 22, 2026

Who Handles Medication at a Private School?

Learn who handles student medication at private schools, what policies families should review, and which questions parents should ask about prescriptions, emergencies, storage, documentation, and daily administration.

September 22, 2026

Does Your Child Need a School With a Full-Time Nurse?

Learn when a full-time school nurse matters, how private schools handle medications, chronic conditions and emergencies, and which health-service questions parents should ask before enrolling their child.

September 22, 2026

The Course Availability Test: Are Classes Really Offered?

Learn how to verify whether private school catalog courses are actually offered each year, identify scheduling limitations, and ask better questions before choosing a school for your child today.

Request Info

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $18,977 for elementary schools and $25,489 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).