# Inside LA’s priciest private schools, from a $70K campus with rooftop gardens to Paris Hilton’s alma mater

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/inside-las-priciest-private-schools-from-a-70k-campus-with-rooftop-gardens-to-paris-hiltons-alma-mater/
- Published: 2026-11-13T13:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T13:26:56+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/us-news/inside-las-priciest-private-schools-including-paris-hiltons-alma-mater/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Five LA private schools charge more than $57,000 annually.
- Westmark leads at $69,928, with small classes and specialist support.
- Extra fees and optional trips can add to tuition costs.

## Summary

Los Angeles’s five priciest private schools charge more than $57,000 a year for upper grades, exceeding the estimated $45,500 cost of a year at UCLA including housing and food. The fees reflect specialised programmes and extensive facilities, alongside the schools’ appeal to families seeking particular educational environments.

Westmark School in Encino tops the list at $69,928 annually, serving students with learning differences in small classes and offering features including rooftop gardens and a broadcasting lab. The other schools are Buckley at $58,788, Brentwood at $58,207, Oakwood at $57,550 and Milken at $57,450; some also charge extra fees, and Milken bills separately for Israel trips, laptops and required clothing.

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