School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2020
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniforms khaki and polo
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,900
Tuition Notes
Please see our website for the Middle School and High School tuition costs.
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Shayna Dovitz
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama
School Notes
- Families are drawn to STARS Academy for several key reasons including our small class sizes and low student-teacher ratio, something which fosters wonderful interaction between children and teachers.
- Parents looking for a place where their children will be appreciated and appropriately challenged will find a home at our school.
- We engage students in all academic subjects with a musical theater emphasis guiding the curriculum.
- Students work at their appropriate instructional level, regardless of age.
- Additionally, we focus not only on academics but also on social-emotional development.
- We maintain a low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:7.
- STARS Academy is a unique, K11 independent schoolin West Hills, CA, where students engage in all academic subjects through cross-curricular connections and thematic units! Whether you live in West Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana or any of the surrounding areas, families with children in K10 levels are choosing STARS Academy.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does STARS Academy cost?
STARS Academy's tuition is approximately $19,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of STARS Academy?
The acceptance rate of STARS Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 80%.
What sports does STARS Academy offer?
STARS Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Flag Football.
When is the application deadline for STARS Academy?
The application deadline for STARS Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to STARS Academy is Academy For Advancement Of Children With Autism (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Shomrei Torah Synagogue Early Childhood Education (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-K | 76 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
7353 Valley Circle Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(323) 262-3395
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Special Education School
7353 Valley Cir Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 882-0200
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
6601 Valley Circle Blvd
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-8261
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 29 students
Montessori School
24373 Vanowen St
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 702-0818
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Jewish
22622 Vanowen St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-0048
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Special Education School
7353 Valley Cir Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 882-0200
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Jewish
22622 Vanowen St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-0048
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
7500 Chaminade Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students
Sports: 11
Baptist
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7357 Jordan Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 703-6735
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Special Education School
7353 Valley Cir Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 882-0200
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 29 students
Montessori School
24373 Vanowen St
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 702-0818
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students
Montessori School
6601 Valley Circle Blvd
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-8261
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8
Sports: 7
Catholic
6061 Valley Circle Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 340-2130
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
7353 Valley Circle Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(323) 262-3395
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 29 students
Montessori School
24373 Vanowen St
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 702-0818
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students
Montessori School
6601 Valley Circle Blvd
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-8261
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS | 90 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
23838 Kittridge Street
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 347-6784
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
7475 Fallbrook Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 992-5341
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pomelo Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7633 March Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 887-9700
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 887-9700
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Haynes Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6624 Lockhurst Dr.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 716-7310
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 716-7310
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Justice Street Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23350 Justice St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Academy For Enriched Sciences
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17551 Miranda St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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