Phoenix Ranch West (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

Pinecrest Schools is one of the few private/independent school systems in the United States.

These family operated and family oriented schools, known as The Pinecrest Schools, have been serving the youth of southern california for over sixty years.

Pinecrest Schools operates 9 campuses. Each campus offers something unique and separate from the others.

The main thing that joins our schools together is the quality of education and child care that exists in a traditional/fundamental educational environment.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 331 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Phoenix Ranch West ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Independent Private Schools Association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1987

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

331 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Where Young Minds Soar

Our school offers an outstanding education for students in grades K-8, an exceptional preschool experience for children ages 2 1/2 - 5, and a warm and nurturing atmosphere in our Toddler Center for children 18 months - 36 months. At Pinecrest, we take great pride in our academic and child care programs. A dedicated administration, carefully selected faculty and staff, along with small class sizes make Pinecrest an environment in which students are inherently eager to learn. As your child begins private education at Pinecrest School, you are entering a special community of parents concerned with providing the finest possible preparation for their child's future. We are very proud of the programs offered at our school. In addition to our regular curriculum, specialty classes are offered in Spanish, music and band, and computer.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Phoenix Ranch West is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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