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Village School

Independent school · Grades K–6

Pacific Palisades, CA

780 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest independent school in Pacific Palisades
  • Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in California
  • Serving families in Pacific Palisades since at least 2011

In Pacific Palisades, California, Village School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 294 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 201 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
294
Teachers
49.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 138 girls, 156 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
201 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 82% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    279’11–12290’13–14290’15–16290’17–18290’19–20280’21–22294’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K48
    TK13
    139
    239
    338
    441
    540
    636

    Student body

    White83%
    Asian10%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black2%
    Two or more races1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    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 Village School

    What grades does Village School serve?

    Village School serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend Village School?

    About 294 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Village School?

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

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