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Topanga's Hidden Gem

Topanga Elementary Charter School is a small, high-performing elementary school, offering a well-rounded education strongly focused on the arts and environmental science. Learn more about what makes TECS a unique community school, located in a natural mountain setting, within an urban public school system.

Our Mission
Our Vision

Our Mission

We are an elementary school located in a natural mountain setting within an urban public school system. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and create a lifelong love of learning in our students — respecting their individuality while fostering a respect for the community, the environment, and the relationship between parents and educators that makes Topanga Elementary Charter School unique.

Our Vision

We are a community of staff, parents, students, community members and business people committed to working together to develop life-long learners who value themselves, contribute to their community, and succeed in a changing world.

News & Announcements

TECS AT WOODLAND HILLS ACADEMY NOV. 8, 2024

Please have your student continue to report to Woodland Hills Academy on Friday, November 8. We anticipate returning to the Topanga ES campus on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Please note that remote instruction will not be offered at this time.

TECS AT WOODLAND HILLS ACADEMY NOV. 7, 2024

Please have your student continue to report to Woodland Hills Academy on Thursday, November 7. We anticipate being at Woodland Hills Academy at least through tomorrow, but we will provide daily updates. Please note that remote instruction will not be offered at this time.

TECS RELOCATED TO WOODLAND HILLS ACADEMY 11/6

Due to road closures on Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Mulholland Drive and Pacific Coast Highway, along with a high wind advisory and fire danger, we will be relocating all Topanga Elementary School students to Woodland Hills Academy as a precaution.