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 Enrollment
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  • 20

    Students Per Class
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  • 2

    Teachers Per Classroom
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  • $31,725

    Tuition For 2019-2020
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  • $400,000

    Over $400,000 in financial aid and tuition remission is awarded every school year.
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  • Diversity & Inclusivity

    Honoring diversity in all its forms is central to our school's mission.
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  • Parent Volunteerism

    Carlthorp has a vibrant parent community where parents feel welcome and connected to the school and each other.
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  • Matriculation

    97% of students have historically matriculated into the secondary school of their first choice.
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Matriculation List and Awards

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  • Matriculation List

    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.

  • Accreditation and Awards

    • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accreditation (2017-18)
    • California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Established in 1939, Carlthorp School is the oldest independent coeducational day school for grades K-6 located in Santa Monica, California.