Bear Valley Academy
Bear Valley Academy is a community organization of educators and families designed to encourage, empower, and develop young children.
BVA was founded in 2004 as a ministry of Bear Valley Church.
We believe in encouraging our student's natural curiosity, nurturing their strengths, and learning through hands-on participation in an academically enriched, relationship focused program.
We focus on educating the whole child by allowing space for each student`s individual needs, academically, socially, and emotionally, through emergent and developmentally appropriate curriculum, building our student`s confidence and self-worth as lifelong learners.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Class
Art Class
School Notes
- Bear Valley Academy is a community organization of educators and families designed to encourage, empower, and develop young children starting at 18 months through 1st Grade.
- BVA was founded in 2004 as a ministry of Bear Valley Church.
- We believe in encouraging our student's natural curiosity, nurturing their strengths, and learning through hands-on participation in an academically enriched, relationship focused program.
- We focus on educating the whole child by allowing space for each student`s individual needs, academically, socially, and emotionally, through emergent and developmentally appropriate curriculum, building our student`s confidence and self-worth as lifelong learners.
Voted Best Education Experience in Colleyville from Winnie #FamilyFavorites
Voted TOPS IN TARRANT for 2018 for Early Childhood Education
Recognized by the National Association of Private Schools
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bear Valley Academy?
The application deadline for Bear Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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