St. Matthew’s Parish School
310-454-1350
www.stmatthewsschool.com
PS-8th Grade Applications available 9/5; Application Deadline 12/15/25
The St. Matthew’s experience takes students on a multi-disciplinary journey from Preschool through 8th Grade where they flourish in both mind and heart while finding and building on their unique set of strengths and talents. St. Matthew’s believes real excellence happens through rich, immersive lived experiences and exciting, creative interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Young learners can take advantage of our Little Falcons program – a 3-hour, 5-day drop off program designed for 2-3 year olds.
Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles
310-836-3464
https://www.lyceela.org
Open enrollment period: Rolling Admissions
Private, international school for ages 2-18yr. Age-appropriate campuses in West Los Angeles. No French Required to Enroll at any Grade.
School of Rock West LA
310-442-7625
https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/westla
School of Rock Venice
310-469-7625
https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/venice
Open enrollment period: year round
School of Rock Venice and West LA is proud to serve the Los Angeles community and surrounding areas with a revolutionary education approach. With lessons from our expert instructors, students can learn to rock out on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and vocals across genres. By jamming in a band together with friends while learning to read and play music by ear, students gain the confidence to truly be a rock star. Our students perform at community-based events and regularly play at local venues! Join the band and visit School of Rock Venice today!
The Willows Community School
310-815-0411
https://www.thewillows.org
Open enrollment period: September to January
The Willows Community School, located in Culver City, is a Developmental Kindergarten through 8th grade non-profit, co-educational independent school enrolling 470 students annually from 51 zip codes. Recognized as a balanced, progressive educational leader, the strong academic program incorporates experiential learning, thematic instruction and social emotional learning into cutting-edge curriculum and integrates design thinking, maker, technology, and the arts into the classroom.
The Center for Early Education
323-651-0707
http://www.centerforearlyeducation.org/
Open enrollment period: Applications Due November 17, 2025, for the 2026-27 School Year
The Center for Early Education, a socio-economically and culturally diverse independent school for children, toddlers through grade six, strives to graduate students who are joyful, resilient, life-long learners. The Center embraces a philosophy of education that combines a nurturing, inclusive learning environment with an increasingly challenging academic program that addresses the developmental needs of each child.
Cornerstone Music Conservatory
310- 820-1620
CornerstoneMusicLA.com
Open enrollment period: Floating enrollment
It’s a new school year—the perfect time to begin music lessons, a proven way to significantly boost academic performance, build self-esteem, and spark the focus, discipline, creativity, and joy that lead to lifelong success. For 55 years, Cornerstone has inspired students of all ages and levels—from beginners to pre-professionals, in every style and instrument, including voice and group classes—to be the very best musicians they can be. Our warm, university-trained teachers make learning fun and rewarding—call today to secure your preferred lesson time!
Vistamar School
310-643-7377
https://www.vistamarschool.org
Open enrollment period: August 1, 2024 – January 23, 2026. Rolling Admissions option after January 23, 2025
Vistamar is a college preparatory day school serving 240 students in grades 9-12, located in El Segundo, CA. Students achieve remarkable outcomes with our strong academics, small classes, and personalized approach. Our graduates don’t just attend college—they excel. Vistamar’s unique 4 year college planning support prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. Join a community that prioritizes your child’s future.
The Adderley School
310-560-2595
https://www.theadderleyschool.org/registration-westsidela
Open enrollment period: Until Sep. 19th for Fall Semester
Sing, Act, Dance, Shine!
Empowering Kids and Spreading Joy has been our mission at THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL for over 35 years with thriving programs in Pacific Palisades, Montecito, Austin, Rowayton/Darien and New Orleans! Our Musical Theatre classes use a method where all kids receive intimate mentorship, ALL kids have their solo moment on stage to shine! Using songs and scenes from popular Broadway Shows and Movie Musicals, ADDERLEY instructors instill confidence and joy in every student, helping them discover and develop their unique talents and realize their potential on stage and in life!
MUSE Global School
818-231-0268
https://museglobalschoolca.com/santamonica/
Open Enrollment: Rolling Admissions
MUSE Global School is a private, eco-conscious school educating students from elementary through high school, founded on the Five Pillars: Academics, Passion-Based Learning, Self-Efficacy, Communication, and Sustainability. Our innovative approach to education, we empower students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Learn more about our partnership with MIT through our STEAM program!
Westside Neighborhood School (WNS)
310-574-8650
https://www.wns-la.org/
Founded in 1980, WNS is a premier independent school serving preschool-8th grade, located in the heart of West Los Angeles’ Playa Vista neighborhood. In Fall 2026, WNS will open its state-of-the-art new campus home, located on 5 acres of land in Playa Vista. Discover how WNS creates leaders, dreamers, and changemakers with a lifelong love for learning by booking a campus tour today.
Acton Academy Venice Beach
312-498-9872
https://actonvenice.org
IG: @actonvenice
Open enrollment period: Year Round Enrollment
Founded in 2013, Acton Academy Venice Beach is a K-12, learner-driven micro school that integrates personalized learning, hands-on projects, Socratic discussions, and real-world experience in a community built on character, peer to peer collaboration, critical thinking, and finding joy in learning! Deep subject mastery and application are combined with authentic problem solving in an environment where students’ interests, passions, and talent drive the learning. Our model maximizes learners’ potential by eliminating the focus on rote memorization and moving to equipping young heroes with tools necessary to become a lifelong learner- and have fun doing it!
Eclipse School
310-570-3547
www.eclipseschool.org / Instagram @eclipseschool_la
Open enrollment period: Currently enrolling for TK Fall 2026
Eclipse School, founded by educators Shea Morris and Beth Reilly with over 50 years of combined experience, has moved to West Los Angeles. Our joyful curriculum blends foundational skills with developmental learning, helping students engage, discover, and succeed. Contact us to learn how TK can be one of the most rewarding years of your child’s education.
Brentwood Art Center
310-451-5657
https://www.brentwoodart.org
Enrollment is ongoing all year.
Brentwood Art Center offers fine arts classes for children, teens, and adults, from beginner through advanced levels. BAC is committed to a learning environment that is inspiring and fun through small courses that enable individualized artistic development for each participant. BAC instructors are award-winning teaching artists who motivate students by focusing on process and product, concept and skill, and creativity and structure.