Excellent
#139 of 1,387 private schools in CA
Top 10% of private schools
Valley Beth Shalom Day School
Elementary School
15739 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA 91436
About Valley Beth Shalom Day School
Valley Beth Shalom Day School is an private elementary school in Encino, CA 91436. The school serves approximately 197 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 90.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.9/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $155,346, where 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 5 public schools in Encino, Valley Beth Shalom Day School rates higher overall (8.2 vs 6.1 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Valley Beth Shalom Day School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Encino, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Valley Beth Shalom Day School (this school) | 8.2 |
| Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter | 6.1 |
| Lanai Road Elementary | 7.1 |
| Encino Charter Elementary | 4.3 |
| Academy for Enriched Sciences | 6.5 |
| Emelita Street Elementary | 6.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
15739 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA 91436
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St. Cyril of Jerusalem Elementary Encino | 0.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter Encino | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid Sherman Oaks | 0.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Emek Hebrew Academy Sherman Oaks | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Lanai Road Elementary Encino | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| J J Academy Sherman Oaks | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Kester Avenue Elementary Van Nuys | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Sherman Oaks | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| ABC Little School Sherman Oaks | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Encino Charter Elementary Encino | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| The Mirman School for Gifted Children Los Angeles | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Wise School Los Angeles | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Westland School,, The Los Angeles | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| High Tech LA Middle Van Nuys | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Van Nuys Middle Van Nuys | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Berkeley Hall School Los Angeles | 2.0 mi | 5.9 |
| The SEED School of Los Angeles County Los Angeles | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| LN Media Academy Encino | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Los Encinos School Encino | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Milken Community School Los Angeles | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 91436 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$155,346
Median Home Value
$1,738,100
Median Rent
$3,258/mo
Population
16,190
College Educated
69.1%
Homeownership
77.5%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Median Age
47
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Central Coast Waldorf Los Osos, CA | 8.2 |
| Chin (John Yehall) Elementary San Francisco, CA | 8.2 |
| Dorris Place Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.2 |
| Los Encinos School Encino, CA | 8.2 |
| Maple Elementary Newbury Park, CA | 8.2 |
| New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus Irvine, CA | 8.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valley Beth Shalom Day School
What grades does Valley Beth Shalom Day School serve?
Valley Beth Shalom Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Valley Beth Shalom Day School?
Valley Beth Shalom Day School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Beth Shalom Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Beth Shalom Day School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley Beth Shalom Day School rank in CA?
Valley Beth Shalom Day School is ranked #139 out of 1,387 private schools in CA.
What is Valley Beth Shalom Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Beth Shalom Day School has a composite rating of 8.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Valley Beth Shalom Day School a private school?
Yes, Valley Beth Shalom Day School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (818) 788-2199
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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