Area Information: Schools

Pre-schools
K-12 Schools
Colleges & Universities

Pre-schools in Pacific Palisades
(All phone numbers in area code 310)

Calvary Christian Pre-School	701 Palisades Dr.	573-0082
Kehillat Israel Early Childhood Center	16019 Sunset Blvd..	459-4413
Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles	16720 Marquez Ave.	454-9395
Little Dolphins by the Sea (A subsidiary of Seven Arrows)	15601 Sunset Blvd.	454-7277
Methodist Pre-School	800 Via De La Paz	454-4600
Palisades Lutheran Pre-School	15905 Sunset Blvd.	459-3425
Palisades Montessori	16706 Marquez Ave.	454-6497
Presbyterian Nursery School	15821 Sunset Blvd.	454-0737
Rustic Canyon Cooperative Nursery School	601 Latimer Road	450-1049
St Matthew's Pre-School	1031 Bienveneda Ave.	454-1359

K-12 Schools
The public schools in Pacific Palisades and Brentwoood are part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, (213) 625-5437, whereas Santa Monica has its own public school system.

Pacific Palisades Public Schools
Canyon Charter Elementary School, 421 Entrada Dr. was founded in 1894 and is the oldest elementary in Los Angeles. It holds kindergarten through 5th-grade classes. The number of classes varies per grade as does the number of students per classroom. At all three public elementary schools, enrollment is limited to 20 students per class in grades 1 to 3. Contact: (310) 454-7510.

Marquez Charter Elementary School, 16821 Marquez Ave., founded in 1955, holds kindergarten through 5th grade clases. The number of classes per grade as well as the number of students in each room varies (20 students per class in grades 1 to 3). Charter applications are available in January as are enrollment packets (for residents living west of Temescal Canyon Road). The application period for non-residents ends March 31. Contact: (310) 454-4019.

Palisades Charter Elementary School, 800 Via De La Paz, was founded in 1931 and holds classes from kindergarten to 5th grade. The number of classes per grade level varies, with an average of 20 students in each of the K through 3rd grade classes, and 33 in the 4th and 5th grade rooms. Enrollment begins in January and is on going, with a lottery beginning in April for those families outside of the attendance area. Contact: (310) 454-3700.

Paul Revere Middle School (Grades 6 through 8), 1450 Allenford Ave., was founded in l955, and now includes a mathematics and science technology magnet center. The school has an enrollment of 1,700, with an average of 37 students in each classroom, and approximately 12 classes per grade. Enrollment periods vary according to the application-charter, with or without transportation, or magnet-and is based on residency. Contact: (310) 451-5789.

Palisades High School (Grades 9 through 12), 15777 Bowdoin St., was founded in 1961. It holds classes from grades 9 through 12, with an average of 40 students per classroom. The application period begins the first week of October and extends through mid-January. Applications received after this period are placed on a waiting list. A charter or magnet application is required. Contact: (310) 454-0611.

Temescal Canyon Continuation High School, 777 Temescal Canyon Rd., was founded in 1978. It holds classes from grades 10 through 12, with about 15 students in each classroom, and 25 students per grade. There are no enrollment requirements for the students, all of whom work at an individual pace. Contact: (310) 454-0315.

Pacific Palisades Private Schools
The Archer School for Girls, 15240 La Cruz Dr., holds classes in grades 6 through 9, with plans to expand one grade level per year until the school eventually includes a 12th grade. Class size averages 14 students. The enrollment period begins on September 1 and extends through January 31, but the school will consider application through the summer if space is available. Archer School was founded on November 15, 1994. (310) 230-1239.

Calvary Christian School, 701 Palisades Dr., holds kindergarten through 8th-grade classes. The school, founded in August 1989, has expanded to include two classes per grade with an average of 17 to 20 students in each room. Enrollment for the school begins the first week of November and ends the beginning of February. (310) 573-0082.

Corpus Christi Catholic School, 890 Toyopa Dr., was founded in 1951 for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Enrollment totals 322, with one class per grade level (except for 6th grade, which has two groups). There are 30 to 35 students in each class. Enrollment begins on October 1 and extends through May; applications will be accepted throughout the year if space is available. (310) 454-9411.

St Matthew's Parish School, 1031 Bienveneda Ave., was founded in l949.It holds classes in grades K through 8, with one class per grade level; class size averages 26 to 34 students. Enrollment begins on October 1 and extends through February 1, with later applications accepted depending upon available space. (310) 454-1350.

Village School, 780 Swarthmore Ave., was founded in 1977 and serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Acceptance to Village is based upon the school's evaluation and/or testing process, interviews, teacher recommendations and transcripts, if applicable. (310) 459-8411.

Santa Monica Public Schools
Due in part to the high cost of local private schools, elementary-school class-size reduction (maximum 20 students per room K-3), and a baby boom at the first grade level, the Santa Monica Unified School District is under siege for classroom space. If you have recently moved into the area and plan to enroll your child, K-3, into public schools, submit your application at once. Be aware that your designated school (by your location) may be full. Your child may be sent to another elementary school until there is room at your local school.

SANTA MONICA ­ MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 310.450.8338

Santa Monica Private Schools
Crossroads School. Two campuses, K-5 at Olympic Blvd. Campus (between 17th and 18th), 6-12 at 21st and Olympic Blvd. (310) 828-1196

Brentwood Public Schools
Public Elementary Schools general Information (213) 625-5437. Boundaries vary.

Kenter Canyon Elementary School, K-5, (310) 472-5918.

Brentwood Unified Science Magnet School (total application school, packages available in January), K-5, (310) 826-5621.

Paul Revere Middle School (Grades 6-8), located in Pacific Palisades. (310) 451-5789.

University High School (Grades 9-12), South of Sunset and East of Bundy, (310) 478-9833.

Palisades High School (Grades 9-12), located in Pacific Palisades (see above). (310) 454-0611.

Brentwood Private Schools
Brentwood School is a K-12, coeducational, independent, college-preparatory day school located on two campuses in Brentwood.
Internet address: http://www.bwscampus.com

St. Martin of Tours Catholic School, Grades K-8. Application packages are available October. Average classroom size 32 students. (310) 472-7419.

Colleges & Universities
The nearby colleges and universities include:

UCLA - University of California at Los Angeles, located in Westwood.

Santa Monica College - home to KCRW, 89.9 FM.

Mount St. Mary's Chalon Campus, located in Brentwood.

Pepperdine University, located in Malibu.

USC - University of Southern California.