At Ventana School, we believe in the infinite potential of the confident, curious child.
Children's questions and perspectives are honored every day as our teachers engage their wonder and creativity. We approach education this way because it nurtures engaged, intellectually curious individuals who are prepared to define their own success and contribute to the world in truly original ways.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Ventana School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
2005
Campus Size
50
Student Body
Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Ventana is committed to making our program accessible to as many families as possible by offering flexible tuition. We believe that no family should be deterred from applying based on the cost of full tuition.
% on Financial Aid
34%
Admissions Director
CJ Liu
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- School Mascot: Eagle
- Ventana School is a progressive, Reggio-inspired Episcopal school. We educate the whole child: intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. We inspire children to have an inquiring mind and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, and the gift of joy and wonder in the ever-changing world.We nurture a community in which creativity, imagination and the spirit of learning thrive.
- Grounded in Reggio Philosophy:When children are treated as competent individuals with valid perspectives, they blossom into confident, curious learners. Ventana`s educational philosophy builds on children`s innate curiosity as the vehicle for learning.
- The Power of Inquiry:At Ventana, our teachers are skilled at scaffolding and facilitating class discussions in a way that honors everyone`s ideas and participation. As a result, our students learn how to self-advocate, build upon each other`s ideas, and work together to explore authentic problems and solutions. When children`s questions are honored and explored, they learn to value their observations, their instincts, and ultimately, themselves.
- Our Inspired Teachers: Ventana School aligns our educational philosophy, leadership approach, and resources so that rather than feeling forced to `teach to the test,` we are inspired to bring out the passionate curiosity in every student. When teachers have the support and the freedom to tailor their classrooms and their curriculum to respond to students` interests, they do their best work.
- Collaboration:Collaboration is integral to our approach in every classroom, because we know that when children work together to solve problems or create something new, they learn how to value and build on each other`s ideas. Even at recess, we facilitate collaborative inquiry and creativity by allowing students to work in our `tinkering space.` The children have access to a wide range of objects and materials with time to create whatever interests them. As groups naturally emerge to make interesting projects together (e.g., a go-cart, a see-saw, a tiny amusement park), their ability to collaborate effectively grows along with their confidence.
- Sharing at Weekly Assembly:At Ventana, we have a weekly assembly called Wondering Time where children are encouraged to share their personal traditions, cultures, and values. We welcome every part of each child`s identity, because every part of them matters. When children have a safe space to share their backgrounds, values, and cultures, they learn to respect and value the unique traits that they and everyone else bring to our community and the world.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2017 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Ventana School?
Ventana School famous alumni include: John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2017.
When is the application deadline for Ventana School?
The application deadline for Ventana School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Ventana School is Pinewood School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Nicholas Catholic School (0.7 miles away)
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Heritage Academy
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Grades: K-11 | 180 students 0.4 miles 625 Magdalena Avenue
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(650) 948-3738
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 948-3738
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Grades: PK-8 | 247 students 0.7 miles 12816 El Monte Rd
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Los Altos, CA 94022
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St. Francis High School
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