At The Webb Schools, you'll find a challenging and supportive education that blends rigorous academics with hands-on experiences you won't find anywhere else.
Our CORE program and advanced courses prepare you to think critically, solve problems, and connect ideas across disciplines, while partnerships with the Claremont Colleges, NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, and our own Alf Museum let you learn as a scientist, leader, and innovator.
Just 35 miles from Los Angeles, Webb students explore world-class museums, cultural organizations, championship athletic teams, and globally diverse neighborhoods known for their food and traditions.
Whether you're conducting paleontology fieldwork, engaging in Unbounded Days, or discovering L.A.'s endless opportunities, you'll join a community built on honor and leadership that has placed students in top colleges and universities for more than 100 years.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $84,070
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $59,790
- Acceptance rate: 17%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Faculty Education
Selectivity
Offering Breadth
Offering Breadth
Student Test Scores
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1922
1907
Campus Size
150 acres
125 acres
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
Student Body
Enrollment
402 students
315 students
% Students of Color
58%
27%
% International Students
21%
21%
% Students Boarding
64%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
61
18
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
73%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$74 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$84,070
$68,420
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$59,790
$37,600
Summer Program Cost
$3,225
(Summer program bridge: $450; summer program international: $3,425)
(Summer program bridge: $450; summer program international: $3,425)
% Students on Financial Aid
32%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$50,750
(Boarding: $68,000, Day: $40,000)
(Boarding: $68,000, Day: $40,000)
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
17%
64%
Director of Admissions
Dr. Jamila Everett
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
61
18
Courses
Advanced ArtAdvanced Studies Anatomy and Physiology
Advanced Studies Biological SciencesAdvanced Studies Biotechnology
Advanced Studies Case Study Latin AmericaAdvanced Studies Chinese Language and Culture
Advanced Studies Creative NonfictionAdvanced Studies Environmental Solutions
Advanced Studies Existentialism and The Human ConditionAdvanced Studies Experimental Physics
Advanced Studies Faith Narratives of Holy CitiesAdvanced Studies Fascism
Advanced Studies French Language and CultureAdvanced Studies Gothic and Horror Literature and Culture
Advanced Studies Humanities Thesis SeminarAdvanced Studies Linear Algebra
Advanced Studies Literature & The MachineAdvanced Studies Modern Media
Advanced Studies Modernist LiteratureAdvanced Studies Narratives of Travel and Place
Advanced Studies PaleontologyAdvanced Studies Reading and Writing in Art History
Advanced Studies Revolutions and the Atlantic WorldAdvanced Studies Spanish Language and Culture
Advanced Studies Spanish Literature and CultureAdvanced Studies The Short Story
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Physics C
AP StatisticsHonors Astrophysics
Honors Birth of the Modern CityHonors Black Authors Directors and Laureates
Honors Chamber SingersHonors Chinese History and Memory
Honors Creative WritingHonors Economic Thought in the Modern Age
Honors Ethics and Modern Global AffairsHonors French 2
Honors French 3Honors Global Indigenous Voices
Honors Global Societies and SustainabilityHonors Integrated Math II
Honors JournalismHonors Medical Chemistry
Honors Museum ResearchHonors Paleontology
Honors Poetry and PowerHonors Postcolonial Film and Literature
Honors PrecalculusHonors Sinfonia Orchestra
Honors Spanish 2Honors Spanish 3
Honors Sports Literature and HistoryHonors Stories and Strategies of Entrepreneurs
Honors Stories of Middle Eastern ConflictHonors Studio Art
Honors The Press Politics and American PowerHonors The World of Shakespeare
Honors War Literature and Art
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
99
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Acappella ClubAEROCLUB
American Heart AssociationAmnesty Club
AthleteLense@WebbBadminton Club
Banyon BooksBeyond the Bubble
Biomedical Research ClubBiomediGirls
Brown Student Alliance ClubChemistry Club
Community Service with Machine Learning ClubConservation Club
Cooking ClubCrochet Club
Ctrl + PC ClubCycling Club
DebateDigital Storytelling
DJ CLUBEl Espejo (Yearbook)
Environmental s ClubEverything Fashion Club
Experiential Science ClubFashion Upcycling Sustainability
Film ClubFilmmaking Club
Fitness ClubGSA: Gender/Sexuality Alliance
Health Awareness ClubHispanic Heritage Club
Investment ClubJewish Club
Karaoke ClubKarate Club
Korean Culture ClubKWEB
Lace Up CultureLiterary Magazine
Math ClubMycology Club
Neurodiverse AlliancePaleontology Museum Lab
Peccary ClubPing Pong (Table Tennis) Club
Poetry ClubPriceless Pets Club
Psychology ClubRC Club
RoboticsRock Climbing and Bouldering Club
Rotary ClubRoundtable Debate Academy Club
Science Fair Research LabSky: Children of the Light
Snow Sport ClubSocial Soccer Club
Student Partner with VeteransThrifting and Sustainabilty Club
Trade to SaveVendingforChange
VR & Game Design ClubW.E.B.B- Webb Empowerment Baking Bunch
Webb ArchiveWebb ASL Club
Webb Business ClubWebb Canyon Chronicle (Newspaper)
Webb Community Basketball ClubWebb Mental Health Club
Webb Native Plant SocietyWebb Physics & Astronomy Club
Webb ThespiansWebbNat
Women Entrepreneurship ClubYoung Athletes
Young AthletesEmpowerment Baking Bunch
Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced Classical String EnsemblesArt Studio
Dance CompanyMusic Performance
Musical TheaterTechnical Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Athletic TrainerBaseball Clinic
Basketball ClinicFunctional Fitness
Golf ClinicOutdoor Activities
Softball ClinicSports Broadcasting
Tennis ClinicTriathlon
Yoga & Hiking
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Year: 2015 - 2024
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
University of Southern California
39
New York University
36
UC Berkeley
34
Occidental College
22
Pitzer College
22
Babson College
21
Cornell University
18
Johns Hopkins
18
Stanford University
18
Wellesley College
18
School Notes
- Why Choose Webb?
- At The Webb Schools, you'll find a one-of-a-kind learning experience that combines academic excellence, vibrant community life, and an extraordinary Southern California setting. Webb's academic program is designed to challenge and inspire. From a rigorous core curriculum to advanced electives that go beyond AP, you'll engage in interdisciplinary learning led by faculty who are true experts in their fields. Whether you're investigating fossils in our on-campus Alf Museum, pursuing advanced computer science courses through Webb's academic network at the Claremont Colleges, or diving into original research projects, you'll discover new ways to think, create, and lead. Webb students graduate not only with knowledge, but with the preparation and confidence to thrive at the world's top colleges and universities.
- But Webb is more than what happens in the classroom. Our robust athletics program features 15 interscholastic teams that build character, leadership, and lifelong fitness. With more than 150 student clubs-spanning everything from rocketry and robotics to baking and cultural exchange-you'll have endless opportunities to pursue your passions and try something new. Our community is bound together by traditions and ceremonies that we revere, cultivating a shared sense of belonging and purpose that stretches across generations.
- And then there's our location. Nestled in the foothills just outside of Los Angeles, Webb offers the best of both worlds: a serene campus community and direct access to one of the most dynamic cities in the world. Within minutes, you can explore world-class museums, performances, and sporting events, experience cultural neighborhoods and restaurants, or head out to the beach, mountains, or desert-all in the California sunshine that graces Webb nearly every day of the year.
- No other school offers the same blend of rigorous academics, unparalleled opportunities, vibrant traditions, and enviable location. At Webb, you'll discover who you are, who you want to be, and where you want to go-and you'll have the preparation and support to get there.
- The Webb Schools accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Julia Marciari-Alexander '85 - Executive Director, Walters Art Museum
- Caroline Adler '00 - Former Special Assistant to President Obama
- Samantha Ainsley '07 - Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead, Google
- Ariel Fan '10 - CEO GreenWealth Energy
- Josh Marshall '87 - Editor and publisher of TalkingPointsMemo.com
- John Scalzi ’87 - Award-Winning Science Fiction Writer
- Jim Drasdo '63 - Capital Research and Management Group
- Mark Lee '85 - Architect, Dean of Harvard Graduate School of Design
- Jeff Luhnow '84 - General Manager, Houston Astros
- Otis Y. Chandler ’96 - Founder of Goodreads.com
- School Motto: Think, Act, Lead, Serve.
- School Mascot: Gauls
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Webb Schools cost?
The Webb Schools's tuition is approximately $84,070 for boarding students and $59,790 for day students.
What schools are The Webb Schools often compared to?
The Webb Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Cate School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of The Webb Schools?
The acceptance rate of The Webb Schools is 17%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%. The Webb Schools's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from The Webb Schools?
The Webb Schools famous alumni include: Julia Marciari-Alexander '85, Caroline Adler '00, Samantha Ainsley '07, Ariel Fan '10, Josh Marshall '87, John Scalzi ’87, Jim Drasdo '63, Mark Lee '85, Jeff Luhnow '84 and Otis Y. Chandler ’96.
What sports does The Webb Schools offer?
The Webb Schools offers 15 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling.
Does The Webb Schools offer a summer program?
Yes, The Webb Schools offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is The Webb Schools's ranking?
The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees, Low acceptance rates, Most extracurriculars offered, High # of AP/advanced courses offered, High average SAT scores and High ACT scores.
When is the application deadline for The Webb Schools?
The application deadline for The Webb Schools is Jan. 15.
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