Sycamore School in Malibu, CA, is a nonsectarian California K–5 private school serving 30 students in a suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with five teachers on staff, supporting small class sizes.
Sycamore School offers education from kindergarten through fifth grade with 11% student diversity reported.
Located in eastern Malibu, the school provides early elementary education within a suburban Los Angeles setting.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sycamore School?
The application deadline for Sycamore School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sycamore School located?
Sycamore School is located in the Eastern Malibu neighborhood of Malibu, CA.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Sycamore School is Manzanita School & Institute (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Malibu School (3.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Malibu School
(Catholic)
3625 Winter Canyon Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-8071
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-8071
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Manzanita School & Institute ![Manzanita School & Institute Photo - Mother earth is the number one teacher at Manzanita School.]( "Manzanita School & Institute Photo - Mother earth is the number one teacher at Manzanita School.")
Special Program Emphasis
1717 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-9700
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-9700
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School ![Calvary Christian School Photo - Community Service has been a trademark and source of pride at Calvary Christian School and is an integral part of the school's mission and the way that it increases empathy, compassion and a broader worldview for our students.]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Community Service has been a trademark and source of pride at Calvary Christian School and is an integral part of the school's mission and the way that it increases empathy, compassion and a broader worldview for our students.")
(Christian)
701 Palisades Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
4.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road Calabasas, CA 91302
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-5437
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-5437
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Palisades Montessori
Montessori School
16706 Marquez Ave
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-6497
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-6497
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Manzanita School & Institute ![Manzanita School & Institute Photo - Mother earth is the number one teacher at Manzanita School.]( "Manzanita School & Institute Photo - Mother earth is the number one teacher at Manzanita School.")
Special Program Emphasis
1717 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-9700
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-9700
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road Calabasas, CA 91302
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-5437
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-5437
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
4345 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(310) 478-9900
Calabasas, CA 91302
(310) 478-9900
6.1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Viewpoint School
(2)
23620 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 591-6580
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 591-6580
6.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,159 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22300 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 346-8812
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 346-8812
7.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Malibu School
(Catholic)
3625 Winter Canyon Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-8071
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-8071
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Manzanita School & Institute ![Manzanita School & Institute Photo - Mother earth is the number one teacher at Manzanita School.]( "Manzanita School & Institute Photo - Mother earth is the number one teacher at Manzanita School.")
Special Program Emphasis
1717 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-9700
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-9700
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School ![Calvary Christian School Photo - Community Service has been a trademark and source of pride at Calvary Christian School and is an integral part of the school's mission and the way that it increases empathy, compassion and a broader worldview for our students.]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Community Service has been a trademark and source of pride at Calvary Christian School and is an integral part of the school's mission and the way that it increases empathy, compassion and a broader worldview for our students.")
(Christian)
701 Palisades Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
4.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road Calabasas, CA 91302
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-5437
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-5437
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
4345 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(310) 478-9900
Calabasas, CA 91302
(310) 478-9900
6.1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Malibu School
(Catholic)
3625 Winter Canyon Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-8071
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-8071
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School ![Calvary Christian School Photo - Community Service has been a trademark and source of pride at Calvary Christian School and is an integral part of the school's mission and the way that it increases empathy, compassion and a broader worldview for our students.]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Community Service has been a trademark and source of pride at Calvary Christian School and is an integral part of the school's mission and the way that it increases empathy, compassion and a broader worldview for our students.")
(Christian)
701 Palisades Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
4.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road Calabasas, CA 91302
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-5437
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-5437
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Palisades Montessori
Montessori School
16706 Marquez Ave
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-6497
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-6497
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Village School
(2)
780 Swarthmore Ave
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 459-8411
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 459-8411
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3602 Winter Canyon
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-6494
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-6494
3.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22075 Topanga School Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
3.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
5.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15777 Bowdoin St.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-6623
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-6623
6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,920 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4029 Las Virgenes Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 878-5219
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 878-5219
6.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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