Very Good
#103 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 6% of private schools
Valley School
Elementary School · Van Nuys, CA
A private elementary school in Van Nuys, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
15700 SHERMAN WAY, Van Nuys, CA 91406
- 10:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Valley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$76,653
Median home value
$765,000
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91406; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Bassett Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Happy Preschool LandPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Cohasset Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 489 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Valley School is listed in Van Nuys, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Valley School
Valley School is a private elementary school in Van Nuys, CA, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley School
What grades does Valley School serve?
Valley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Valley School?
Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley School rank in CA?
Valley School ranks #103 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley School a private school?
Yes, Valley School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian 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 School a religious school?
No, Valley School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 786-4720
- Area population (ZIP 91406)
- 52,661
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 91406; 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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