The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory vs. Crestview Preparatory School
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School Overview
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Overview
The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory offer an excellent, accelerated Kindergarten through eighth-grade education in the Los Angeles, CA area.
Students are on individual education programs and have personal, class, and grade objectives.
TLC/LCP can accommodate students with certain special needs, but the program is specially designed to assist students at and above their grade levels to learn at an accelerated pace.
At Crestview Preparatory School, we believe childhood is extraordinary.
As an independent school serving children from TK through sixth grade, we cultivate academic excellence by nurturing individual potential, inspiring joyful learning, and helping students discover their unique talents within a caring community. Guided by our core values-Community, Responsibility, Empathy, Sincerity, and Thinking-we empower students to become thoughtful innovators and compassionate leaders.
Our enriched curriculum fosters curiosity, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Year Founded
1992
1986
Students Body
Total Students
429 students
243 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
-
Kindergarten Students
55
34
Grade 1 Students
60
34
Grade 2 Students
57
35
Grade 3 Students
36
35
Grade 4 Students
30
35
Grade 5 Students
40
35
Grade 6 Students
38
35
Grade 7 Students
29
-
Grade 8 Students
29
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
53%
Average Class Size
20
17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,500
$29,990
Tuition Notes
Discounts available for payment in full and siblings.
New Family Fee: $2250
Admissions Director
Jackie Don
Michele Poteet
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, Computer Club, Debate Club, Performing Arts, Student Government
Band and Orchestra, Book Club, Choir, Debate Team, Math Olympiad, Musical Theater, Student Council