Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool vs. West Valley Christian School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
West Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
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Our Class of 2026's top academic performers (shared with initials for privacy): The strength of our academic program is reflected in recent national achievement data.
Our current Class of 2026 includes:Four students scoring in the top 2% nationally on NWEA MAP assessmentsEleven students performing within the top 10% nationallyOver 70% of students performing above national averages in Reading and Mathematics About West Valley Christian School Private Christian School Serving West Hills, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Chatsworth, Tarzana, Canoga Park, Agoura Hills, and the Greater San Fernando Valley.
At West Valley Christian School, we believe exceptional education is about more than academics alone.
Grades Offered
NS-NS
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
1962
1978
Students Body
Total Students
90 students
291 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
50%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
70
Pre-K Students
78
15
Kindergarten Students
-
24
Grade 1 Students
-
25
Grade 2 Students
-
25
Grade 3 Students
-
25
Grade 4 Students
-
20
Grade 5 Students
-
23
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
-
21
Grade 8 Students
-
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
40%
Average Class Size
16
23
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(School polos required, Khaki/Navy pants, shorts, skirts.)
(School polos required, Khaki/Navy pants, shorts, skirts.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,250
$13,000
Tuition Notes
Preschool tuition ranges from $3230 to $8100 for two, three, or five day programs.
3rd party will provide financial assistance to all families who apply through “FACTS”
% on Financial Aid
n/a
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$2,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
80%
Admissions Director
Claudia Zavala-Lanz
Michelle Swales
Admissions Associate
Wendy Torres
Trisha Herget
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
6th8th
Club or Organization:
CommunityLeadership
Spiritual
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtTheater
Three
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CompetitveVelocity