Marywood-Palm Valley School

35525 Da Vall Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270-0922
Tel: (760)328-0861
Grades: NS - 12 | 504 students
View this school's website in a new browser
Request Information / Application Request Info / Application
Add this school to your list of favorites Add to My Saved Schools
View housing listings in this area View housing listings in 92270
Add School Reviews Review school 
Marywood-Palm Valley School is the only Pre-School - 12th Grade independent, coeducational, non-denominational day school in the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County. MWPV strives to promote in its students academic excellence, exemplary character, excellent communication skills and self-discovery through experience. The Marywood-Palm Valley School: develops intellectual abilities through a passion for learning and critical thinking; inspires individual courage, respect, and tolerance; fosters integrity, compassion, and responsibility; nurtures imagination, creative expression and a sense of humor; and encourages a balanced perspective on life through healthy decision-making and personal fitness. The Marywood-Palm Valley School community (families, staff, and trustees) is committed to an educational environment that reflects these values. Our curriculum empowers our students to be effective citizens as they meet the challenges in an increasingly complex world.

School Overview:
Marywood-Palm Valley School
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded 1952
Student Body
Total Students 504 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 20 students
Number of AP Courses 10 courses
Average SAT score 1870
Average ACT score 28
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 27%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,000
Admissions Director Tonya Carr
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Flag Football
Football Soccer
Softball Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball

School Notes:

  • Marywood-Palm Valley School is the only Pre-School - 12th Grade independent, coeducational, non-denominational day school in the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County. MPVS strives to promote in its students academic excellence, exemplary character and self-discovery through experience. The Marywood-Palm Valley School: develops intellectual abilities through a passion for learning and critical thinking; inspires individual courage, respect, and tolerance; fosters integrity, compassion, and responsibility; nurtures imagination, creative expression and a sense of humor; and encourages a balanced perspective on life through healthy decision-making and personal fitness. The Marywood-Palm Valley School community (families, staff, and trustees) is committed to an educational environment that reflects these values. Our curriculum empowers our students to be effective citizens as they meet the challenges in an increasingly complex world.

Related School Videos:

158

Walkathon.mov
2 years ago

262

More: The Adventures of Little Cookie
4 years ago

Related School News:

Nearby Schools:

Marywood-Palm Valley School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0 mi. away
Calvary Christian School
Gr. 1-12 | 1.8 mi. away
King's Schools Of The Desert
Gr. PK-8 | 2.4 mi. away
First School Of The Desert
Gr. PK-K | 3.2 mi. away
Thousand Palms Child Care Center
Gr. K | 3.4 mi. away
Marywood Country Day School
Gr. PK-8 | 3.7 mi. away

View all schools in: Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, Zip 92270

School Reviews:

Submit School Recommendation:

1. Recommend school?:
Add School Reviews - Recommended Yes
2. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
3. Email address:      I am a:
(we will not reveal your email)

Area Statistics:

Rancho Mirage apartments for rent »

Recent Articles:

About Boys' Schools: In Their Words
About Boys' Schools: In Their Words
Published May 15, 2013
Here are a dozen or so boys' schools' public thoughts about themselves and their missions.

Marketing the Small Private School Marketing the Small Private School
Some marketing resources and tips for small private schools with limited marketing budgets.

Academic Excellence: Any Future with a C Average and No Skills? Academic Excellence: Any Future with a C Average and No Skills?
A challenging academic program combined with training in life skills is your best weapon against mediocre results.

  • More articles: Choosing a Private School, Pre-elementary, High School Issues, Running a Private School, Opinion

    • REQUEST FREE
    ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:

    I am a: Parent   Student  
    Email:
    Parent or guardian name:
    First name:
    Middle name:
    Last name:
    Student date of birth:
    Country of citizenship:
    Student is:
    Male   Female  
    Currently grade:    Seeking entry grade:
    Target start date:
    Name of current school:
    School type:
    Public   Private   Parochial  
    Applying for financial aid?:
    Yes   No   Don't Know  

    Please describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student.

    Address:
    City:
    Country:
    State:
    Zip:

    (enter "N/A" if not applicable)
    Phone:

    Allow other schools to send me information. Share your information with all schools on our site and let them send you brochures.

    Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information.You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

    Most Popular Articles:

    Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.