Wise School
The vision of Wise School is to inspire and empower our students and their families to learn deeply about our world and Jewish heritage, to be creative, and to experience wholeness so that we can make great happen in our community, our nation, Israel, and the world.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 340 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,995
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 29
Top Placements
Wise School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1977
Student Body
Total Students
340 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 29
Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,995
Admissions Director
Beth Behar
Admissions Associate
Samantha Powell
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Newspaper, Odyssey of the Mind, Spring Musical, Student Council
Club or Organization:
Athletics, Beginning Instrumental Program, Chorus and Choir, Debate Team, Photography, Robotics, Technology
Club or Organization:
Athletics, Beginning Instrumental Program, Chorus and Choir, Debate Team, Photography, Robotics, Technology
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Wise School is Milken Community Schools (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Curtis School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
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Grades
Students
Grades: 9-12 | 651 students 0.4 miles 15800 Zeldins Way
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-3500
0.4
9-12
651
Grades: PK-6 | 494 students 0.5 miles 15871 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-1251
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-1251
0.5
PK-6
494
Grades: NS-8 | 266 students 0.7 miles 16000 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
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NS-8
266
Grades: K-6 | 118 students 0.9 miles 16200 Mulholland Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5544
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5544
0.9
K-6
118
Mirman School
Special Program Emphasis
Grades: K-8 1 miles 16180 Mulholland Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2868
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2868
1
K-8
n/a
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