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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation A-
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B-
Community A+
Reviews B-
Pilgrim School, a division of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, is an ethnically and culturally diverse, co-educational day school for students preschool through the twelfth grade. The school
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$43388
Enrollment
378
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
40%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:12
AP
9
Average SAT Score
1310
Class Size
12

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#25 University of Southern California 1 +
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#51 Purdue University 1 +
#105 University of Oregon 1 +
LAC #60 Bard College 1 +
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1 +
Santa Monica College 1 +
Savannah College of Art and Design 1 +
University of California: Merced 1 +
University of California: Riverside 1 +
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2017-2021 2019 2018 2014-2016 Total
All schools 13 63 15 8 25
#1 Princeton University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#2 Columbia University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#2 Harvard College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#5 Yale University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#6 Stanford University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#6 University of Chicago 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#9 Duke University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +admitted 1 1 + 3
#13 Dartmouth College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#17 Rice University 1 +admitted 1
#17 Cornell University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 +admitted 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#21 Emory University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#23 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#25 University of Virginia 1 +admitted 1
#25 University of Southern California 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#27 Tufts University 1 + 1
#28 New York University 1 +admitted 1 1 + 3
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#34 University of Rochester 1 +admitted 1 2
#34 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#36 Boston College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#38 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1 2
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 +admitted 1
#42 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#42 Brandeis University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#42 Tulane University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#44 Northeastern University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +admitted 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#51 Purdue University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#59 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1
#59 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#63 George Washington University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#63 University of Connecticut 1 +admitted 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1
#68 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1 +admitted 1 2
#79 American University 1 +admitted 1
#83 Howard University 1 +admitted 1
#103 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#103 University of Arizona 1 +admitted 1
#103 Temple University 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of Oregon 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#117 Arizona State University 1 +admitted 1
#122 Chapman University 1 +admitted 1
#122 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#127 Seton Hall University 1 +admitted 1
#136 University of La Verne 1 +admitted 1
#136 University of the Pacific 1 +admitted 1
#148 San Diego State University 1 +admitted 1
University of California: Merced 1 + 1 +admitted 2
University of California: Riverside 1 + 1 +admitted 2
University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 +admitted 1 1 + 4
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2017-2021 2019 2018 2014-2016 Total
All schools 1 11 0 2 6
#11 United States Military Academy 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#22 Vassar College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#23 Macalester College 1 + 1
#28 Harvey Mudd College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#30 Scripps College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#35 Pitzer College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#36 Oberlin College 1 +admitted 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 +admitted 1
#42 Occidental College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#46 Trinity College 1 +admitted 1
#50 Connecticut College 1 +admitted 1
#60 Bard College 1 + 1 +admitted 2

AP Scores

(2022)
Number of students took AP test
41
Number of tests taken
91
70%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(9)
Biology
Psychology
Physics 1
English Literature and Composition
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Biology
Psychology
Physics 1
English Literature and Composition
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Human Geography
United States Government and Politics
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Sports

(7)
Baseball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Soccer
Track and Field
Baseball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Soccer
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(7)
Erica's Lighthouse Teen Empowerment Club
Fall Musical
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Horror Film Jewish Community Club
Math & Science Club
National Honor Society
Erica's Lighthouse Teen Empowerment Club
Fall Musical
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Horror Film Jewish Community Club
Math & Science Club
National Honor Society
Student Government Yearbook & Lit Mag
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Arts

(9)
Choir
Improvisation
Jazz
Music Theory
Piano
Drawing
Choir
Improvisation
Jazz
Music Theory
Piano
Drawing
Pottery
Sculpture
Studio Art
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Contact Info

https://www.pilgrim-school.org/page
540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
213-385-7351
info@pilgrim-school.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1958
Campus Size: 6 acres
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Skype, On Campus
School Code:
TOEFL: 4163
ISEE: 54085
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Frequently Ask Questions about Pilgrim School

Tell me a bit about Pilgrim School.
Pilgrim School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1958 , and currently has about 378 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.pilgrim-school.org/page.
Does Pilgrim School have rigorous academic requirements?
Pilgrim School is offering 9 AP courses.

Pilgrim School also have 40% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Pilgrim School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Carnegie Mellon University, University of Southern California, University of California: Santa Barbara, University of California: Irvine and University of California: San Diego.
What is the application requirement for Pilgrim School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Pilgrim School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Pilgrim School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Pilgrim School in 2024 is $43,388 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at info@pilgrim-school.org .
Where is Pilgrim School located?
Pilgrim School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 6 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Pilgrim School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Pilgrim School is among the most popular schools, within top 310 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Pilgrim School has been favorited by 56 users.
How to start with an application with Pilgrim School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Pilgrim School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Pilgrim School’s official site: https://www.pilgrim-school.org/page or call them at 213-385-7351.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Pilgrim School?
Yes, here are few: Precious Blood Elementary School, Green Pastures Academy and Burlington School.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Pilgrim School?
The overall rating for Pilgrim School is B+.

The section ratings of Pilgrim School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, commonly known as L.A., is the largest city in California and the second most populous in the U.S. It serves as the commercial, financial, and cultural hub of Southern California. With a population of around 3.9 million as of 2020, L.A. is famous for its Mediterranean climate, diverse population, and as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood. The city also offers a rich mix of cultural landmarks, including world-class museums, beaches, and a dynamic food scene, making it a global metropolis.
Population (2022) 3,833,995
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Los Angeles International Airport

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