Santa Ynez Valley Family School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–5
Los Olivos, CA
5300 Figueroa Mt. Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Los Olivos since at least 2011
In Los Olivos, California, Santa Ynez Valley Family School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 61 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 61
- Teachers
- 7.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 28 girls, 33 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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?
Questions about Santa Ynez Valley Family School
What grades does Santa Ynez Valley Family School serve?
Santa Ynez Valley Family School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Santa Ynez Valley Family School?
About 61 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Santa Ynez Valley Family School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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