Villanova Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
Ojai, CA
12096 N Ventura Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Ojai
- 92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in Ojai since at least 2011
Villanova Preparatory School is an independent Catholic school in Ojai, California, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 266 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The school reports that about 92% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 266
- Teachers
- 29.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 128 girls, 138 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 92% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in California (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of Catholic schools in California.
- Compared with 21 Catholic schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- 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 Villanova Preparatory School
What grades does Villanova Preparatory School serve?
Villanova Preparatory School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Villanova Preparatory School?
About 266 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Villanova Preparatory School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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