Pilgrim School

Founded in 1958, Pilgrim School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory school located in the Wilshire district of Los Angeles. It serves students from preschool through grade 12 and is recognized as an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for secondary students. The school’s mission is to nurture each student’s intellectual, spiritual, and social growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Pilgrim School is notable for its urban setting and its commitment to technology and the arts. The student body is one of the most diverse in the city, representing a wide array of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. For international students, the school offers a robust English as a Second Language (ESL) program and unique boarding and homestay options, which are rare for independent schools in the Los Angeles basin.

The school emphasizes small class sizes and close relationships between faculty and students. Facilities include advanced science labs, a library, and specialized art and music studios. Pilgrim graduates are known for their resilience and global perspective, frequently moving on to prestigious colleges across the United States.