Mountain View Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 62 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,547
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 30 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mountain View Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mountain View Academy
9	16
10	16
11	15
12	15

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Year Founded

1922

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Student Body

Total Students

62 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Advanced Courses

CalculusEnglish

Pre-CalculusPsychology

Statistics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Mar. 30 / Jun. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$24,547

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Tuition Notes

Limited grants and scholarships available with financial aid application

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kristina Ranzolin

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Baking ClubCommunity Service Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassesBand and Choir

School Notes

At Mountain View Academy, our mission is to provide a quality education to a culturally diverse student body in a Christian environment.
Mountain View Academy believes that an education should be centered in the Source that created the opportunity to educate and learn.
Therefore science cannot be learned without its Origin, law without a standard, language without love, humanity without its Heavenly Father, and the arts without The Creator.
We believe the best teacher is God, through His example, Jesus Christ.
Mountain View Academy seeks to grow students mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually, inspired by the Word of God.
"And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and Men." Luke 2:52
The school is WASC-accredited through June 2030.
Academic courses are UC "A-G" approved for university application and acceptance.
The school offers a variety of arts and extra-curricular sports opportunities.
Mountain View Academy has 99% graduation rate, and 95% of graduates go on to college and university studies.

Mountain View Academy (MVA) is a Christian college-preparatory high school, which follows the ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. MVA is committed to providing a strong curriculum that focuses on the development of the whole student: spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. Our multi-national graduates have been accepted at reputable colleges and universities across the United States. Our small student body and dedicated staff live in a a close-family atmosphere on campus.We welcome local and international students to join us!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mountain View Academy cost?

Mountain View Academy's tuition is approximately $24,547 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Mountain View Academy?

The acceptance rate of Mountain View Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Mountain View Academy offer?

Mountain View Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball.

What is Mountain View Academy's ranking?

Mountain View Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Mountain View Academy?

The application deadline for Mountain View Academy is Mar. 30 / Jun. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 30 / Jun. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Mountain View Academy located?

Mountain View Academy is located in the Shoreline West neighborhood of Mountain View, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Shoreline West.

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The average private school tuition in Mountain View, CA is $33,127 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).