About the School
- Countryside Preparatory School in Northridge, CA, serves 56 students in grades 2 through 11 within a nonsectarian, central city setting.
- The school operates as a special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 8 full–time teachers.
- Enrollment includes approximately 13% students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity in the student body.
- Countryside Preparatory is a member of the National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools, emphasizing its educational approach.
- This California K–11 private school offers co–educational services in specialized academic programming in Northridge.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-11
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Countryside Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Countryside Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Countryside Preparatory School is Northpoint School & Intensive Outpatient Program (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is ABC Little School Northridge (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Child & Family Studies Center (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-K | 78 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
18330 Halsted St
Northridge, CA 91330
(818) 677-3131
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Daycare / Preschool
17643 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 708-8766
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
18437 Superior St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-0245
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7855 Lindley Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 881-0237
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
9650 Zelzah Ave
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 739-5231
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
9650 Zelzah Ave
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 739-5231
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 107 students
Seventh Day Adventist
17601 Lassen St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1373
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
9535 Aldea Avenue
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 701-7675
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
20040 Parthenia St
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 882-0200
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
17100 Superior Street
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Daycare / Preschool
17643 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 708-8766
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
18437 Superior St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-0245
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-5 | 32 students
17431 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 345-3500
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
8464 Corbin Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
17633 Lassen St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-7922
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-K | 78 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
18330 Halsted St
Northridge, CA 91330
(818) 677-3131
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Daycare / Preschool
17643 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 708-8766
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7855 Lindley Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 881-0237
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
7556 Hesperia Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-1737
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
8464 Corbin Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18355 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-0585
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-0585
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Calahan Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18722 Knapp St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-4612
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-4612
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17960 Chase St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Napa Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19010 Napa St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 885-1441
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 885-1441
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Cantara Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17950 Cantara St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 342-5191
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 342-5191
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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