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Curtis School is an independent K-6 elementary school in Los Angeles. Nestled within 27 acres of gentle hills and grassy playing fields on Mulholland Drive at the summit of the Santa Monica Mountains, Curtis School serves families in Encino, Santa Monica, Beverly Glen and surrounding communities. State-of-the-art classrooms, spacious offices, and a multi-use Pavilion for athletics and school performances were completed in 1996. The contemporary, Spanish-influenced architecture blends harmoniously with the beautiful natural surroundings to create an inviting, open setting for the wide variety of activities and events that take place at Curtis School.


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From the 405 Fwy South (I-405; San Diego Fwy South/Santa Monica)
Exit at Skirball Ctr Dr/Mulholland (Exit 61), staying in the left lane
Turn left (East) onto Skirball Center Drive (freeway overpass)
Turn left (West) onto Mulholland Drive (crossing over the freeway again)
Turn right (North) onto Walt Disney Drive (this is the school entrance)

From the 405 Fwy North (I-405; San Diego Fwy North/Sacramento)
Exit at Skirball Center Dr/Mulholland (Exit 61), staying in the left lane
Turn left (North) onto Skirball Center Drive
Turn left (West) onto Mulholland Drive (crossing over the freeway)
Turn right (North) onto Walt Disney Drive (this is the school entrance)

School / Office Address: Mullholland Drive
Los Angeles
California
USA
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