Harvard-Westlake School

Los Angeles, CA

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Aid source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$54,900

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

—

Financial aid

20% of students

Enrollment

1600

Student:Teacher

8:1

Founded

1900

What Harvard-Westlake School actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

20% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$59,300

vs $54,900 published tuition

4-year total

$251,539

incl. $18,408 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Daily transportation$1,500

About

Harvard-Westlake School is a coeducational 7-12 day school with two campuses in Los Angeles, formed by the 1991 merger of the Harvard School for Boys and the Westlake School for Girls. Harvard-Westlake is widely regarded as one of the top independent schools in the country, with deep strengths in STEM, humanities, performing arts, and athletics.

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