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 Stats (2025)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Young Minds Soar
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
School Notes
- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Phoenix Ranch West often compared to?
Phoenix Ranch West is often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix Ranch School by visitors of our site.
What is Phoenix Ranch West's ranking?
Phoenix Ranch West ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Phoenix Ranch West?
The application deadline for Phoenix Ranch West is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Phoenix Ranch West vs. Phoenix Ranch School
The nearest high school to Phoenix Ranch West is St. Annes Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Phoenix Ranch School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Scholars Montessori (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Little Scholars Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: K | 14 students 0.5 miles 5020 Alamo St
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 306-8044
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 306-8044
0.5
K
14
St. Peter Claver Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Grades: PK-K | 77 students 0.9 miles 5670 Cochran St
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-2244
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-2244
0.9
PK-K
77
Grades: K-6 | 199 students 1.3 miles 4974 Cochran Street
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 527-7764
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 527-7764
1.3
K-6
199
St. Annes Academy
Alternative School (Catholic)
Grades: 1-12 | 10 students 1.6 miles 3391 Los Nogales Rd
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 285-0182
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 285-0182
1.6
1-12
10
Grades: K-5 | 56 students 2.4 miles 2949 Alamo St
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-2482
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-2482
2.4
K-5
56
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