Villanova Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 188 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,900
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Villanova Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Villanova Preparatory School
9	39
10	53
11	51
12	45

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Year Founded

1924

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Campus Size

131 acres

School Motto

In the Augustinian tradition

Student Body

Total Students

188 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

64%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

13 students

Average SAT score

1260

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

collared shirts

Number of AP Courses

1 course

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP Physics CIB 20th Century World History SL & HL

IB Art SL & HLIB Biology HL

IB Chemistry HLIB English 11 SL & HL

IB English 12 HLIB English 12 SL

IB Environmental Systems and SocietiesIB History of the America HL

IB LatinIB Math HL

IB Math Studies SLIB Music SL

IB Psychology SL & HLIB Spanish AB SL

IB Spanish SL & HLTheory of Knowledge (IB)

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$23,900

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Tuition Notes

7 Day Resident Tuition: $64,000 5 Day Tuition: $54,000 Day Tuition: $23,900

% on Financial Aid

48%

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Suzanne Feldman

Admissions Associate

Hope Cottam '14

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$12 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWater Polo

Colors

White, Grey, Navy Blue

School Mascot

Wildcats

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubAssociated Student Body (ASB)/Leadership

California Scholarship FederationCampus Ministry

Chess ClubChinese Community Club

Clare Boothe LuceHogar Infantile

Interact ClubLatin Club

Math Tutoring ClubMock Trial

National Honor ClubStudent Ambassadors

Writing Club

School Notes

Villanova Preparatory School was founded in 1924 as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition and is the only boarding school in California to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
At Villanova, all educational and extra-curricular activities emphasize the Augustinian values of unity, truth, and love.
Through a balanced program of academic courses, athletics, community service, art and extra-curricular activities, Villanova channels students' curiosity, enthusiasm, and energy so they can reach the full potential of their abilities and interests.
Villanova provides an outstanding community-based education for its students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 15.

Day and Boarding school with 60% day and 40% resident students

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Villanova Preparatory School cost?

Villanova Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $23,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Villanova Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Villanova Preparatory School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Villanova Preparatory School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Villanova Preparatory School offer?

Villanova Preparatory School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Villanova Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Villanova Preparatory School's ranking?

Villanova Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Villanova Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Villanova Preparatory School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Ojai, CA is $21,553 for elementary schools and $33,051 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Ojai, CA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).