Valley Waldorf City School Photo - A group of 2nd grade students sharing snacks on the yard together during the 2019 school year.

Top 3 Best Van Nuys Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 1,662 students in Van Nuys, CA (there are 34 public schools, serving 5,174 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Van Nuys, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Van Nuys, CA include Laurence School, Valley School, and Valley Waldorf City School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
12% of private schools in Van Nuys, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Van Nuys Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Laurence School
(1)
13639 Victory Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 782-4001
Grades: K-6
| 355 students
Valley School
(1)
15700 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Valley Waldorf City School
Valley Waldorf City School Photo - A group of 2nd grade students sharing snacks on the yard together during the 2019 school year.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
6835 Aldea Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
Abc Little School
6447 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-5169
Grades: PK-1
| 56 students
14926 Burbank Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 786-0301
Grades: PK-1
| 97 students
Childrens Circle Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
6328 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 782-9060
Grades: NS
| 40 students
Childrens Community School
Childrens Community School Photo
Alternative School
(1)
14702 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 780-6226
Grades: K-6
| 105 students
Crawford Academy
14530 Sylvan St
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 909-5265
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Gifted Children Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
14006 Oxnard St
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 909-2521
Grades: K
| 5 students
Happy Preschool Land
Daycare / Preschool
15727 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-1982
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Montessori House Of Children
Montessori School
6252 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 781-5499
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
North Hills Prep
Special Education School
15339 Saticoy St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
Grades: 2-12
| 68 students
St. Bridget Of Sweden
(Catholic)
(17)
7120 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
St. Elisabeth School
(Catholic)
(3)
6635 Tobias Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
Sunflower Montessori School
Montessori School
15520 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 781-3662
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Sunrise School
Special Education School
13130 Burbank Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 779-5175
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Valley Montessori
Montessori School
17249 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 343-7738
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Van Nuys, California

Van Nuys, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
16930 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 996-4560
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
First Lutheran Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6952 Van Nuys Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-3002
Grades: K-6
| 68 students
5900 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 560
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 901-8893
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Van Nuys, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Van Nuys, CA include Laurence School, Valley School, and Valley Waldorf City School.
How many private schools are located in Van Nuys?
17 private schools are located in Van Nuys.
How diverse are private schools in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Van Nuys go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Van Nuys are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Van Nuys?
12% of private schools in Van Nuys are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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