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Van Nuys Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 864 students in Van Nuys, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
10% of private preschools in Van Nuys, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Van Nuys Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Valley School
Valley School
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
15700 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
(1)
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Valley Waldorf City School Photo
Valley Waldorf City School
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17424 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
(2)
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Map of Abc Little School
Abc Little School
Gr: PK-1 | 56 students
6447 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-5169
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Map of Abc Little School-sherman Oaks
Abc Little School-sherman Oaks
Gr: PK-1 | 97 students
14926 Burbank Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 786-0301
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Map of Childrens Circle Nursery School
Childrens Circle Nursery School
Gr: NS | 40 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
6328 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 782-9060
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Map of Happy Preschool Land
Happy Preschool Land
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
15727 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-1982
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Map of Montessori House Of Children
Montessori House Of Children
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
6252 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 781-5499
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Map of St. Bridget Of Sweden
St. Bridget Of Sweden
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
7120 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
(17)
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Map of Sunflower Montessori School
Sunflower Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
15520 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 781-3662
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Map of Valley Montessori
Valley Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Montessori School
17249 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-7738
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Van Nuys, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Fairfield School
The Fairfield School
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
16930 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 996-4560
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Map of First Lutheran Elementary School
First Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6952 Van Nuys Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-3002
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Map of Gifted Children Preschool And Kindergarten
Gifted Children Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
14006 Oxnard St
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 909-2521
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Map of Los Angeles Hebrew High School
Los Angeles Hebrew High School
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
5900 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 560
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 901-8893
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Van Nuys, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

10
Private Schools
864
Students
-31.2% (-391 students) 10-yr
$9,123
Avg. Tuition
+4.5% (+$393) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+70.0% (+7 students) 10-yr
62%
Students of Color
+5.1% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Van Nuys)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,250 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearVan Nuys, CA Total Schools
202511
202411
202310
202212
202112
202014
201911
201811
201712
201610
201510
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# Students
864 Students
362,590 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202579174191
202479169187
202384173185
2022118174188
2021118170184
2020105166179
201986168182
201886164181
201788166183
201694163181
2015126152173
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% Students of Color
62%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202562%50%32%
202462%49%32%
202369%50%32%
202256%48%31%
202156%48%32%
202056%47%31%
201968%48%31%
201868%47%30%
201761%48%31%
201663%48%31%
201559%47%31%
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0.68
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.680.700.65
20240.680.710.65
20230.630.710.65
20220.710.710.64
20210.710.710.64
20200.710.710.64
20190.670.720.64
20180.670.710.64
20170.710.710.62
20160.720.710.62
20150.710.710.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
30,478 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%9%4%
20248%9%5%
20236%9%5%
20224%9%5%
20214%9%5%
20204%9%4%
20194%9%5%
20184%9%5%
20175%9%3%
20165%9%3%
20155%9%3%
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# Hispanic Students
109 Students
43,618 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
13%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%12%8%
202412%13%8%
202315%13%8%
202221%13%8%
202121%13%7%
202021%13%7%
201926%14%7%
201826%13%7%
201723%13%6%
201625%13%7%
201523%13%6%
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# Black Students
36 Students
12,275 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%4%6%
20244%4%6%
20233%4%6%
20224%4%6%
20214%4%7%
20203%3%7%
20193%3%6%
20183%3%6%
20176%4%6%
20167%4%6%
20156%4%6%
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# White Students
214 Students
112,977 Students
% White Students
24%
33%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202524%32%48%
202424%33%48%
202317%33%48%
202229%36%50%
202129%35%50%
202028%35%51%
201917%36%52%
201817%36%52%
201723%38%54%
201623%38%54%
201525%38%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
446 Students
143,253 Students
% of Others Students
50%
41%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202550%42%34%
202450%40%33%
202357%39%33%
202240%37%31%
202140%37%31%
202042%38%31%
201949%36%30%
201849%37%30%
201743%35%30%
201640%35%29%
201541%35%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
57 Teachers
26,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515:114:112:1
202415:114:112:1
202316:114:112:1
202212:114:112:1
202112:114:112:1
202012:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201618:114:112:1
201518:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
58%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202550%58%51%
202450%57%51%
202350%55%51%
202250%56%51%
202150%56%50%
202099%55%50%
201999%56%50%
201899%54%50%
201799%54%49%
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Average Class Size
17 students
18 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025171816
2024171816
2023181816
2022181816
2021181816
2020241816
2019171816
2018171816
2017171816
2016171816
2015101716
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,123
$14,345

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$9,123$15,764$12,988
2024$11,115$13,486$10,159
2023$10,055$12,933$9,500
2022$15,448$11,654$8,989
2021$15,448$11,328$8,661
2020$15,122$10,673$8,383
2019$9,565$10,366$8,266
2018$9,565$9,953$7,888
2017$9,565$9,748$7,628
2016$8,730$9,284$7,230
2015$8,730$8,988$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%25%31%
202425%25%30%
202330%25%30%
202230%26%29%
202130%25%29%
202040%24%29%
201940%25%28%
201840%24%27%
201740%24%26%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearVan Nuys, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202575%82%83%
202475%87%88%
2019100%86%88%
2018100%87%88%
2017100%87%88%
2016100%86%88%
2015100%88%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Van Nuys, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Van Nuys, CA include Valley Waldorf City School and Valley School.
How many private preschools are located in Van Nuys?
10 private preschools are located in Van Nuys.
How diverse are private preschools in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys private preschools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Van Nuys?
10% of private preschools in Van Nuys are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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