The Mirman School

The Mirman School, founded in 1962, is a renowned independent school in the Bel Air area of Los Angeles specifically designed for highly gifted children in grades K–8. The school serves approximately 350 students with IQ scores typically at or above the 98th percentile, offering an accelerated, enriched curriculum that challenges gifted learners at their appropriate level. WASC-accredited, Mirman provides a nurturing environment where intellectually advanced children learn alongside their true intellectual peers. The curriculum spans advanced academics in mathematics, science, literature, and the humanities, with particular strengths in creative and critical thinking. Mirman's gifted education specialists understand the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of highly gifted children, fostering both intellectual development and personal wellbeing. The school includes specialized programs in performing arts, visual arts, and physical education. Mirman graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for Los Angeles' most rigorous independent secondary schools and develop into confident, creative, lifelong learners.