Sheenway School and Culture Center

Sheenway School and Culture Center (grades 1–8)

Ages 6–14 · $5,280/year

Sheenway School and Culture Center is a small nonsectarian private school at 321 West 102nd Street in South Los Angeles, run by the Sheen Educational Foundation. It began serving the Watts and South Los Angeles communities in 1971. Its day school, Sheenway One World School House, takes students in grades 1 through 8 and continues open enrollment for the 2026–27 school year. The school describes an enriched curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and personal development, with cultural and multicultural enrichment through its Culture Center. The federal survey for 2023–24 counted six students and 3.6 teachers. Tuition for one student is $5,280 a year, paid over 10 months at $528 a month, with a $500 registration fee; a $300 grant is available toward registration and 50 percent grants are available for families who qualify. A Saturday Youth and Teen Club runs enrichment classes for $20 every four weeks after a $25 registration.

• Private school
• 6 students
• Taking new patients or families: yes
• Getting in: Open enrollment, as space allows

• Annual tuition paid over 10 months ($528 a month), 2026–27. $500 registration; 50% grants for those who qualify.
• Financial aid or scholarships available