The Country School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Valley Village, CA
5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Valley Village
- Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Valley Village since at least 2011
In Valley Village, California, The Country School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 118 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of independent elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 7 hours, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 118
- Teachers
- 30 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 38 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of independent elementary schools in California (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 51% 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
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 The Country School
What grades does The Country School serve?
The Country School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Country School?
About 118 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Country School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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