Windward School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 553 students
Yearly Tuition: $52,580
Acceptance rate: 14%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 6
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Windward School
7	80
8	85
9	92
10	96
11	102
12	98

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Year Founded

1971

Colors

White, Blue, Gold

Campus Size

9 acres

Student Body

Total Students

553 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

96 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

84%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 6

Yearly Tuition Cost

$52,580

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Acceptance Rate

14%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Lisa Walker

Admissions Associate

Robin Pickett

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceFlag Football

FootballGolf

SoccerSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

School Notes

Windward is a dynamic a college-preparatory school that challenges each student to achieve academic excellence in a nurturing, inclusive community.
Windward teachers, parents, and administrators work together to inspire our students to be responsible, caring, well informed, ethical, prepared, and balanced young adults.

School Mascot: Wildcat

Our goals are to create a balanced college-preparatory program within a caring environment; complementing strong academic preparation with the development of ethics, character, and strong interpersonal skills; maintaining small classes and accessible faculty members, alumni, and friends to promote a strong sense of community; developing innovative programs, challenging course work, and dynamic co-curricular activities that meet the needs of our students; having faculty members and staff well trained, supervised, highly motivated, and sharing our vision; creating a welcoming community that embraces diversity and encourages students to develop a sophisticated understanding of the world they will inherit; and providing facilities and resources to create the strongest educational setting for optimal student learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Windward School cost?

Windward School's tuition is approximately $52,580 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Windward School?

The acceptance rate of Windward School is 14%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Windward School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Windward School offer?

Windward School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Windward School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Windward School's ranking?

Windward School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Windward School?

The application deadline for Windward School is Dec. 6.

In what neighborhood is Windward School located?

Windward School is located in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.

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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).