Moving to Beverly Hills with a Family: Schools, Parks, and What to Expect

Beverly Hills is one of the few places in Los Angeles — or in the United States — where world-class public schools, exceptional safety, beautiful parks, and a walkable community culture come together in a single address. For families relocating to LA, Beverly Hills consistently ranks among the top choices, and for good reason.

This guide covers everything families need to know about life in Beverly Hills — from school options and enrollment processes to parks, activities, and the social dynamics of raising children in this distinctive community.

Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD)

Beverly Hills Unified School District is among the most celebrated public school systems in California. Unlike the vast Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) — which serves 600,000+ students across a sprawling, inconsistent system — BHUSD is small (about 3,400 students), focused, and extraordinarily well-funded.

Elementary Schools

Horace Mann School (K–8) 8701 Charleville Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 One of Beverly Hills' two K–8 schools, Mann serves the southern Flats and is known for its arts programming and tight-knit community. Enrollment is determined by residential address within BHUSD boundaries.

El Rodeo School (K–5) 605 Whittier Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Located in the heart of the Flats near Beverly Gardens Park, El Rodeo is known for its bilingual programs and strong parental involvement.

Beverly Vista School (K–5) 200 S. Elm Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Serving the southern section of the city, Beverly Vista feeds into Beverly Hills Middle School and is popular with families who want a school near the Golden Triangle.

Middle School

Beverly Hills Middle School (6–8) 100 S. Elm Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 A modern, well-resourced middle school adjacent to Beverly Vista. Strong STEM programs, arts, and athletics prepare students for Beverly Hills High's rigorous academic environment.

High School

Beverly Hills High School (9–12) 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Beverly Hills High is the crown jewel of BHUSD — a world-renowned institution with AP courses, arts conservatory programs, championship athletics, and an alumni list that includes Albert Brooks, Richard Dreyfuss, Angelina Jolie, and Nicholas Cage. The campus on Moreno Drive features a state-of-the-art performing arts center, multiple athletic facilities, and a genuine college-prep culture.

BHHS consistently achieves among the highest SAT/ACT scores and UC acceptance rates in California.

Enrollment Considerations

Enrollment in BHUSD is determined by primary residential address within BHUSD boundaries. Families must provide proof of residency (lease or deed, plus utility bills). Open enrollment and inter-district transfers are possible but limited.

Families moving to Beverly Hills mid-year are advised to contact BHUSD's enrollment office at 255 S. Lasky Drive before finalizing their move date to ensure smooth school entry.

Private School Options Near Beverly Hills

Many Beverly Hills families augment or replace public education with private options:

Harvard-Westlake School (Middle and Upper School, Studio City/Holmby Hills) 3700 Coldwater Canyon Ave, Studio City / 700 N. Faring Road, Los Angeles One of the most prestigious K–12 institutions in the country. Tuition: $50,000–$58,000/year. Acceptance is highly competitive.

Marlborough School (Girls, grades 7–12) 250 S. Rossmore Ave, Los Angeles One of the nation's premier all-girls college-prep schools, with a strong reputation in STEM and humanities.

The Buckley School (K–12) 3900 Stansbury Ave, Sherman Oaks Known for strong arts and individualized learning environment.

Mirman School for the Gifted (1–8) 16180 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles For highly gifted students; competitive admission based on IQ testing.

Parks and Recreation

Beverly Hills has exceptional parks for a city of its size:

Beverly Gardens Park

North Santa Monica Blvd (running 1.9 miles between Doheny Dr and Whittier Dr) Beverly Hills' signature park is a linear oasis running along Santa Monica Boulevard. Features include the iconic Beverly Hills sign, the Lily Pond, rose gardens, a cactus garden, a children's play area, and the Electric Fountain. Kids love the play area near Crescent Drive; parents appreciate the manicured walking paths.

Roxbury Park

471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills The city's primary community recreation park, featuring a community center with gym and meeting rooms, multiple tennis courts, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, a dog park, and a children's playground. The Roxbury Community Center hosts youth sports leagues, classes, and summer camps.

Will Rogers Memorial Park

Canon Drive and Sunset Blvd A smaller, more formal park at the northern edge of the city — notable for its historic connection to Will Rogers Drive and the approach to the Beverly Hills Hotel.

La Cienega Park and Tennis Center

325 S. La Cienega Blvd Competition-grade tennis courts, a recreation center, and additional athletic facilities serving the southern part of the city.

Youth Activities and Community Programs

Beverly Hills Youth Services (BHYS) runs a wide range of after-school and weekend programs through the city's Recreation department:

• Youth sports leagues (soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball)
• Arts and enrichment programs at city recreation centers
• Summer camps at Roxbury Park
• Teen programs at the Greystone Mansion grounds

The YMCA adjacent to Beverly Hills and private sports academies along Olympic Blvd round out the activity landscape.

Family Life and Community Culture

Beverly Hills has a genuine community culture that can surprise newcomers. Despite the city's glamorous reputation, day-to-day family life is grounded in school drop-offs at El Rodeo or Mann, Saturday soccer at Roxbury Park, Sunday brunch at Hugo's on Santa Monica Blvd, and the kind of neighborly familiarity that comes from a small city where children grow up together through 12 years of BHUSD.

The Beverly Hills PTA organizations are active and well-funded. Neighborhood block parties, school fundraisers at The Beverly Hills Hotel, and annual community events like the Beverly Hills Centennial celebrations create a strong sense of belonging that is genuine, not just marketing.

Planning Your Family's Move to Beverly Hills

LuxeMove handles family relocations to Beverly Hills with the same care we'd give to the contents of a $20M estate. That means protecting your children's furniture, art, and keepsakes, coordinating move-in timing around school start dates, and managing every logistical detail so your family can focus on getting settled.

We're familiar with BHUSD's enrollment timeline and can advise on move-in dates that align with academic calendars.

Contact LuxeMove today to start planning your family's move to Beverly Hills, or learn about our full relocation services.