Valley Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Redlands, CA
1605 Ford St, Redlands, CA 92373
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Redlands
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Redlands since at least 2011
In Redlands, California, Valley Preparatory School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 130 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 130
- Teachers
- 21.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 64 girls, 66 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 53% 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 Valley Preparatory School
What grades does Valley Preparatory School serve?
Valley Preparatory School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Valley Preparatory School?
About 130 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Valley Preparatory School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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