Valley Waldorf City School Photo - A group of 2nd grade students sharing snacks on the yard together during the 2019 school year.

Best Van Nuys Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 1,476 students in Van Nuys, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Van Nuys, CA include Laurence School, Valley School, and St. Elisabeth School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
18% of private elementary schools in Van Nuys, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Van Nuys Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Laurence School
(1)
13639 Victory Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 782-4001
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
St. Elisabeth School
(Catholic)
(3)
6635 Tobias Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Tuition listed
Valley School
(1)
15700 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Abc Little School
6447 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-5169
Gr: PK-1 | 56 students
14926 Burbank Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 786-0301
Gr: PK-1 | 97 students
Childrens Community School
Childrens Community School Photo
Alternative School
(1)
14702 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 780-6226
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Crawford Academy
14530 Sylvan St
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 909-5265
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
North Hills Prep
Special Education School
15339 Saticoy St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
St. Bridget Of Sweden
(Catholic)
(17)
7120 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Tuition listed
Sunrise School
Special Education School
13130 Burbank Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 779-5175
Gr: K-12 | 137 students
Valley Waldorf City School
Valley Waldorf City School Photo - A group of 2nd grade students sharing snacks on the yard together during the 2019 school year.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
17424 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Van Nuys, California

Van Nuys, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
16930 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 996-4560
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
First Lutheran Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6952 Van Nuys Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-3002
Gr: K-6 | 68 students
5900 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 560
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 901-8893
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Van Nuys, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Van Nuys, CA include Laurence School, Valley School, and St. Elisabeth School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Van Nuys?
11 private elementary schools are located in Van Nuys.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys private elementary schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Van Nuys?
18% of private elementary schools in Van Nuys are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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