About Us
Carlthorp at a Glance
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.
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280
Student EnrollmentRead More -
20
Students Per ClassRead More -
2
Teachers Per ClassroomRead More -
49%
Students of ColorRead More -
$35,650
Tuition for 2022-2023Read More -
$400,000+
Financial Aid AnnuallyRead More -
Diversity & Inclusion
Honoring diversity in all its forms is central to our school's mission.Read More -
Parent Volunteerism
Carlthorp features a vibrant community of parents who feel welcome and connected to the school and each other.Read More -
Matriculation
97% of students have historically matriculated into the secondary school of their first choice.Read More
Matriculation List and Awards
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Matriculation List
Historically, 97% of Carlthorp 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, Geffen Academy at UCLA, Harvard-Westlake School, Lincoln Middle School, Marlborough School, Milken Community School, Mirman School, New Roads School, Oaks Christian School, Paul Revere Middle School, St. Matthew’s Parish School, Viewpoint School, Wildwood School, and Windward School. -
Accreditation and Awards
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accreditation (2017-18)
- California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Carlthorp School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.
Established in 1939, Carlthorp School is the oldest independent coeducational day school for grades K-6 located in Santa Monica, California.