Carlthorp School is an independent coeducational day school serving grades K-6. Founded in 1939, it is the oldest independent elementary school in Santa Monica, California.
Historically, 97% of students have matriculated into the secondary school of their first choice. These most often include the following (in alphabetical order): Archer School for Girls, Brentwood School, Campbell Hall School, Crossroads School, Harvard-Westlake School, Lincoln Middle School, Marlborough School, New Roads School, Oaks Christian School, Paul Revere Middle School, St. Matthew’s Parish School, Milken Community School, The Geffen Academy at UCLA, The Mirman School, Viewpoint School, Wildwood School, Windward School.