Photo: Jengod · CC BY-SA 4.0Culver City’s public schools outscore 84% of California districts
On the state math tests, 50% of Culver City’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Culver City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Culver City’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 63% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,407 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Culver City Middle, then Culver City High. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Willows Community School (private), Wildwood School (private), Turning Point School (private), Echo Horizon (private), Montessori Academy of Culver City (private), Ecf Kayne Eras Center (private) and Pacifica Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Culver City’s grade
A−: better than 84% of California school districts, #132 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Culver City, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Culver City
Culver City Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,523 students · 21:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Culver City
Culver City Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,523 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Culver City
Culver City Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,523 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Culver City
Culver City High
Grades 9–12 · 2,012 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Culver City
Culver City High
Grades 9–12 · 2,012 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Culver City
Culver City High
Grades 9–12 · 2,012 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Culver City
Culver City High
Grades 9–12 · 2,012 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Culver City’s public schools are run by Culver City Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Culver City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Culver City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Culver City | A− | Culver City Unified |
Every school in Culver City
15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Culver City Unified School District iAcademy).
Questions about Culver City’s schools
Are Culver City’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Culver City children attend outscore 84% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #132 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Culver City in?
Culver City Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 6,581 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Culver City kids go to high school?
Culver City High, with 2,012 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Culver City’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Culver City Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Culver City spend per student?
$19,407 in Culver City Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Culver City?
Yes: The Willows Community School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 509 students), Wildwood School (nonsectarian, grades K–5, 313 students), Turning Point School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 294 students), Echo Horizon (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 183 students), Montessori Academy of Culver City (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 99 students), Ecf Kayne Eras Center (special education, grades 1–12, 71 students) and Pacifica Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 33 students).
Parents talk
What Culver City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Culver City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.