Valley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Van Nuys, CA
15700 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 137% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Van Nuys since at least 2011
In Van Nuys, California, Valley School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 332 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 137% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 332
- Teachers
- 27 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 252 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 88% 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 Valley School
What grades does Valley School serve?
Valley School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Valley School?
About 332 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Valley School?
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