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Passageway School

Independent school · Grades 5–12

Newbury Park, CA

1153 Lawrence Dr, Newbury Park, CA 91320

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Newbury Park

In Newbury Park, California, Passageway School is an independent private school for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. About 22 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 5–12
Students
22
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of independent schools in California.
    • Compared with 156 independent schools in California.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded5
    51
    61
    71
    81
    92
    102
    116
    123

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino64%
    White32%
    Black5%

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Passageway School

    What grades does Passageway School serve?

    Passageway School serves grades 5–12.

    How many students attend Passageway School?

    About 22 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Passageway School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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