Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Foothill Preparatory School
About the School
- First Presbyterian School is dedicated to maximizing the creative, professional and academic potential of each student.
- Classes are deliberately kept small to ensure academic excellence for each of the school's students.
- Faculty members are carefully selected from leading universities throughout the United States, many of whom have studied abroad as well as in the United States.
- The faculty prides itself on acquiring superior teaching techniques, as well as pursuing innovative curriculum development methods.
- Additionally, they maintain an active rapport with the schools from which they have graduated serving as liaisons to students who wish to attend the same schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Foothill Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$5 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering Students to Grow, Achieve, and Lead a Life of Purpose
- School Mascot: Eagle
- First Presbyterian School is dedicated to maximizing the creative, professional and academic potential of each student. Classes are deliberately kept small to ensure academic excellence for each of the school's students. Faculty members are carefully selected from leading universities throughout the United States, many of whom have studied abroad as well as in the United States. The faculty prides itself on acquiring superior teaching techniques, as well as pursuing innovative curriculum development methods. Additionally, they maintain an active rapport with the schools from which they have graduated serving as liaisons to students who wish to attend the same schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Foothill Preparatory School cost?
Foothill Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
What schools are Foothill Preparatory School often compared to?
Foothill Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Rivercity Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Foothill Preparatory School?
The acceptance rate of Foothill Preparatory School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
When is the application deadline for Foothill Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Foothill Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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