When transitioning from public to private school in L.A., timing is one of the biggest considerations. For example, most LAUSD elementary schools end in 5th grade, but many private schools are K-6, K-8, or K-12, with more seats opening up at the natural entry points of 7th and 9th grade (with few schools having 6th grade spaces). This creates a complex scenario where there are few 6th grade openings at private schools, so some families are faced with the daunting proposition of going to public school for 5th grade, another public or private school in 6th grade, and then another private school in 7th grade.
With in-depth knowledge of private schools across Los Angeles, we help families in public school create the best strategies for applying to private school. We not only guide families in regard to schools that are the best fit for their children and family values, but we also shepherd them through the issues of timing and best entry point years. Some private schools in L.A. have many spots open up in 6th grade, while for others 7th and 9th grade can be bigger entry points. Knowledge of these nuances can greatly help families strategize about which schools to focus on.
