About the School
- The Fairfield School in Van Nuys, CA, serves 101 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, central city setting.
- The school employs 8 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 for its regular elementary and secondary programs.
- The Fairfield School has a 14.7% student population representing diverse ethnic backgrounds.
- It is a member of the European Council for International Schools, reflecting its connection to international education standards.
- Tuition details are not specified; however, the average private elementary school tuition in Van Nuys is $16,921, providing local context for affordability.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Fairfield School?
The application deadline for The Fairfield School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Fairfield School is North Hills Prep (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Bridget Of Sweden (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
7120 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Montessori School
17249 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-7738
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17424 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
7556 Hesperia Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-1737
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
18125 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 343-9880
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
15339 Saticoy St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
5461 Louise Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 986-5045
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 429 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
5300 White Oak Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-6228
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students
5348 Newcastle Ave Ste 121
Encino, CA 91316
(661) 607-4684
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
8854 Haskell Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-3213
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
7120 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17424 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
18125 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 343-9880
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
15700 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-5 | 32 students
17431 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 345-3500
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
7120 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Montessori School
17249 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-7738
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17424 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
7556 Hesperia Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-1737
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
15700 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gault Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17000 Gault St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-1933
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-1933
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
William Mulholland Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17120 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2500
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Anatola Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7364 Anatola Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-8733
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-8733
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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