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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2004
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$3,200 - $5,100 (depending on schedule)
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bear Valley Academy is Covenant Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is North Richland Hills Montessori (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
North Richland Hills Montessori
Montessori School
8725 N Tarrant Pkwy
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
(817) 281-9992
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
(817) 281-9992
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 104 students
901 Cheek Sparger Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of The Mid-cities
Daycare / Preschool
500 Mid Cities Blvd
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 485-8993
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 485-8993
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 107 students
6605 Pleasant Run Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-1881
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-1881
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southlake Early Care And Education
Daycare / Preschool
8811 Davis Blvd
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 337-1400
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 337-1400
2.1 miles
Gr: K | 13 students
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