La Reina High School and Middle School

Thank you for your interest in learning more about La Reina! Founded in 1964, La Reina is the only all-girl, Catholic school serving students grade 6 - 12 in the Ventura County.
Rated as the #1 private school three years in a row in Ventura County by the VC Star, La Reina prides itself on creating a welcoming environment for students and helping them to find their passions, develop their skills and follow their dreams.
Our students graduate prepared for college and beyond.  This year, 100% of the Class of 2023 was accepted to a four-year college or university and the AP pass rate was 92%. La Reina is open for summer tours and visits - schedule yours today by visiting: lareina.com/admissions.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,470
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 8 / Jan. 10 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

La Reina High School and Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1964
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013

Student Body

Total Students
291 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
La Reina High School and Middle School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
24 students
Number of AP Courses
17 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Art History, Calculus, English Composition, English Literature, European History, Government, Macro Economics, Physics, Spanish, U.S. History, Biology, French, Psychology, Statistics, Studio Art 2D, Studio Art 3D, Studio Art Drawing
Average SAT score
1286
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 8 / Jan. 10 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Monthly, quarterly, semester and annual payment plans available.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Renee Biezins

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Dance, Robotics

Club or Organization:
Academic Decathlon, Art Club, ASB, Engineering Club, Fashion Design, Green Club, Interact Club, La Reina Courier (Yearbook), La Reina Herald (Newspaper), Literary Magazine, Mock Trial Team, pre med club, Student Council, Student Government

Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Music, Regent Performers

School Notes

Established in the fall of 1964, La Reina is a private, independent Catholic college preparatory high school and middle school for young women, sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame and governed by a Board of Trustees. Situated in Thousand Oaks, we serve students from all over the Tri-Valley area, including Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, San Fernando Valley, Ventura County and northern Los Angeles.
  • At La Reina, we believe that all students should experience personalized learning. In 2019, La Reina introduced, "Universal Design for Learning" which enables our teachers to teach to all learners on a personal level!
  • 100% of La Reina's graduates are accepted to college
  • Average AP pass-rate for 2023 was 92%
  • La reina offers 32 AP and honor courses
  • Athletics remains strong at La Reina, we have 16 high school teams and 7 middle school teams
  • All high school level courses and electives are approved by the University of California
  • All graduates of La Reina exceed the University of California's entry requirements
  • La Reina students donated over 15.000 Christian Service hours last year
  • Over $9.4 M in college or university scholarships were offered to the graduates of the Class of 2022
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does La Reina High School and Middle School cost?
La Reina High School and Middle School's tuition is approximately $20,470 for private students.
Does La Reina High School and Middle School offer a summer program?
Yes, La Reina High School and Middle School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does La Reina High School and Middle School offer?
La Reina High School and Middle School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. La Reina High School and Middle School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is La Reina High School and Middle School's ranking?
La Reina High School and Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for La Reina High School and Middle School?
The application deadline for La Reina High School and Middle School is Dec. 8 / Jan. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 8 / Jan. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (8 reviews)
5  
I love La Reina. Amazing school. 10/10 to recommend. Go Regents!
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5  
The experience of attending an all-girls Catholic College Preparatory High School is priceless. The freedom to explore and develop into competent, confident, and influential young women through a rigorous curriculum is core to La Reina's Administrators, teachers and religious staff commitment. I feel so fortunate our daughter has been a part of the Regent community.
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5  
My oldest daughter graduated from La Reina and is now studying at UC Berkeley, La Reina taught her excellent academics and gave her many opportunities for her leadership, but the most valuable asset was the relationships she built with her teachers and her friends. These friends are still her closest sisters. As she would tell her "Sisters for life". She still is in contact with many of her teachers who still ask me as a parent how she is doing. My youngest is still attending La Reina and with their principal Maggie Marschner the school will have a great vision for many years to come. We have not lost any instructional days and our distance learning has been fantastic! If you are looking for a school who will focus on your daughters' future, this is the school they truly care about your children.
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5  
La Reina serves its students by providing them a 21st-century education rooted in Catholic traditions with a focus on female empowerment. The school leadership is student-centered with a focus on embracing traditions while looking towards the future. If I had a daughter, I would certainly want her to attend this institution.
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5  
What a wonderful school this has become. Principal Marschner has done a fantastic job of developing a creative educational experience for the students as they are thriving not only in their education but in the Faith as well. Parents should take a good look at how great an education their children could receive at La Reina.
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5  
What a wonderful school. At La Reina I grew in my faith and my education I created long-lasting friendships. I highly recommend sending your daughter here to give them the best education and step up in life possible. Thank you, La Reina I love you!
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5  
We are so fortunate to have an all girls Catholic school for our daughters. The experience at LaReina is unique in that it is the only all girls' school in our area. The principal and staff are fantastic. The atmosphere is challenging, nurturing, and fun. God Bless LaReina.
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5  
I love it here! One thing I love about La Reina is that you are easily able to create your own clubs! Also, the number of sports available to the middle school is a lot compared to the public schools in the area. My old school only had track for girls and that was it. Also, I love the small class sizes! Some of my classes have 15 kids in them while my old school had a whooping 36 kids in each class! The Counseling here is great too! Everybody is so nice and for the short time I've been here, I've gotten some really close friends. There seems to be no serious bullying at all and everybody accepts eachother. There was someone in my grade that bragged alot but the teachers did something about it instead of just sitting there liketeachers at my old school did.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,470
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 8 / Jan. 10 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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