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#1002 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Valley Beth Shalom Day School
Elementary School
15739 VENTURA BLVD, Encino, CA 91436
Enrollment
239
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
239
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,002 of 1,787
In Encino
#7 of 9
public schools
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Valley Beth Shalom Day School
Elementary School in Encino · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Valley Beth Shalom Day School
Valley Beth Shalom Day School is a private elementary school in Encino, CA. Valley Beth Shalom Day School serves approximately 239 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Valley Beth Shalom Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,002 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.1 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 7.7:1 students to teachers, Valley Beth Shalom Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Valley Beth Shalom Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Valley Beth Shalom Day School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Encino, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Valley Beth Shalom Day School (this school) | 6.1 |
| Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter | 9.1 |
| Lanai Road Elementary | 8.5 |
| Encino Charter Elementary | 7.5 |
| Academy for Enriched Sciences | 8.5 |
| Emelita Street Elementary | 5.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
15739 VENTURA BLVD, Encino, CA 91436
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valley Beth Shalom Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kester Avenue Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Van Nuys), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MIRMAN SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Encino, see our Encino schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Beth Shalom Day School Encino | 0.0 mi | — |
| St. Cyril of Jerusalem Elementary Encino | 0.2 mi | — |
| LOS ANGELES HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL Encino | 0.2 mi | 3.7 |
| ST CYRIL OF JERUSALEM SCHOOL Encino | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter Encino | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid Sherman Oaks | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Emek Hebrew Academy Sherman Oaks | 0.8 mi | — |
| EMEK HEBREW ACADEMY TEICHMAN FAMILY TORAH CENTER Sherman Oaks | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Lanai Road Elementary Encino | 1.1 mi | 8.5 |
| J J Academy Sherman Oaks | 1.1 mi | — |
| Kester Avenue Elementary Van Nuys | 1.3 mi | 9.0 |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Sherman Oaks | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| ABC LITTLE SCHOOL-SHERMAN OAKS Sherman Oaks | 1.5 mi | — |
| ABC Little School Sherman Oaks | 1.5 mi | — |
| ENCINO PRESBYTERIAN CHILDRENS CENTER Encino | 1.5 mi | — |
| Encino Charter Elementary Encino | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| The Mirman School for Gifted Children Los Angeles | 1.9 mi | — |
| MIRMAN SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| MILKEN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Wise School Los Angeles | 1.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91436 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$174,803
Median Home Value
$1,894,600
Median Rent
$2,813/mo
Population
16,424
College Educated
70.8%
Homeownership
78.3%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Median Age
46.1
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| Aeolian Elementary Whittier, CA | 6.1 |
| Bradford Woodbridge Fundamental Elementary Roseville, CA | 6.1 |
| Capay Joint Union Elementary Orland, CA | 6.1 |
| Coliseum Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 6.1 |
| Collegeville Elementary Stockton, CA | 6.1 |
| GOLDEN HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Brentwood, CA | 6.1 |
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 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Beth Shalom Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Beth Shalom Day School is 7.7:1. 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 ranks #1,002 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Valley Beth Shalom Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Beth Shalom Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley Beth Shalom Day School a private school?
Yes, Valley Beth Shalom Day School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Valley Beth Shalom Day School a religious school?
Valley Beth Shalom Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 788-2199
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