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Historic Site #10: La Ballona School

Historic site #10: La Ballona SchoolLa Ballona School – 1865 – present
Marked: November 27, 2001

Originally a wood-framed structure, classes began for the 1865-66 school year as a part of the Ballona School District. In its first year, there were 17 boys and 11 girls registered in 14 classes. The teacher, Miss Craft from Boston, received $50 a month, including board. The school year was seven months long, so children could work on the ranchos. Established on a portion of Rancho La Ballona, this is the oldest school in what became Culver City. It eventually became a part of the Culver City Unified School District. The school is in its third structure today.

Historic Site #10 marker

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