Education and Schools in Los Angeles


With many exceptions the public school system in LA is notorious for drop-out rates and underfunding. Students can also apply for charter schools that are quality and publicly funded but difficult to be accepted into. Advantages of a public school are no tuition, better assimilation into American culture and proximity to homes. However, the education is widely worse than many private institutions and in some schools, fairly rough. Some of the top rated public schools include Clover Avenue Elementary School, Community Magnet Charter School, Crescendo Charter Conservatory, Fairburn Avenue Elementary, and SchoolGlobal Educational Academy.

Many expats in LA choose to send their children to private schools. A large number of private schools in Los Angeles are religious, particularly Catholic, which also tend to be cheaper than non-religious schools. Private schools have much more leniency to customize curriculum and teaching style which can vary from very alternative to quite strict. Choosing a fitting school is important. In LA especially, location of the school is also very significant as most private schools wont provide transportation. Top schools for all ages are competitive and difficult to be accepted into both because of limited space and selective admissions. There are also a number of international schools in LA which can continue overseas curriculum.

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