Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool Photo

Best West Hills Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 912 students in West Hills, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in West Hills, CA include Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool, Kadima Day School, and West Valley Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
38% of private preschools in West Hills, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

Top-Ranked West Hills Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kadima Day School
Kadima Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(3)
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(11)
23838 Kittridge Street
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 347-6784
Gr: NS | 90 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Valley Christian School
West Valley Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(14)
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Beginning Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
7475 Fallbrook Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 992-5341
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Hill Point Montessori
Montessori School
6601 Valley Circle Blvd
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-8261
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students
Maple Tree Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
22700 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
Gr: NS-K | 93 students
Turning Point Montessori
Montessori School
6610 Shoup Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 847-2144
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
West Hills Montessori
Montessori School
24373 Vanowen St
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 702-0818
Gr: NS-1 | 29 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in West Hills, California

West Hills, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Parkhill School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
7401 Shoup Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 883-3500
Gr: 3-12 | 60 students

Overview

This Town (West Hills)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
912 Students
363,347 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
26,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,683
$15,627
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$785
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$5,581
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
43,013 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
62 Students
12,400 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
424 Students
112,369 Students
% White Students
47%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,000 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
308 Students
144,451 Students
% of Others Students
34%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in West Hills, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in West Hills, CA include Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool, Kadima Day School, and West Valley Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in West Hills?
8 private preschools are located in West Hills.
How diverse are private preschools in West Hills?
West Hills private preschools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in West Hills?
38% of private preschools in West Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).
Which private preschools in West Hills are often viewed compared to one another?

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