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#596 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 33% of private schools
San Fernando Valley Academy
School · Northridge, CA
A private school in Northridge, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
17601 LASSEN ST, Northridge, CA 91325
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where San Fernando Valley Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,602
Median home value
$900,200
Median rent
$1,924/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91325; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Hills CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 6,014 | Compare → |
| Highland Hall Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,005 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,001 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Fernando Valley Academy is listed in Northridge, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About San Fernando Valley Academy
San Fernando Valley Academy is a private school in Northridge, CA, serving approximately 95 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #596 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Fernando Valley Academy
What grades does San Fernando Valley Academy serve?
San Fernando Valley Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend San Fernando Valley Academy?
San Fernando Valley Academy has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Valley Academy is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does San Fernando Valley Academy rank in CA?
San Fernando Valley Academy ranks #596 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is San Fernando Valley Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
San Fernando Valley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is San Fernando Valley Academy a private school?
Yes, San Fernando Valley Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is San Fernando Valley Academy a religious school?
San Fernando Valley Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 8.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 349-1373
- Area population (ZIP 91325)
- 35,116
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91325; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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