Mountain View Academy Photo #1 - The MVA campus center on a glorious spring day.

Mountain View Academy

At Mountain View Academy, our mission is to provide a quality education to a culturally diverse student body in a Christian environment.
Mountain View Academy believes that an education should be centered in the Source that created the opportunity to educate and learn.
Therefore science cannot be learned without its Origin, law without a standard, language without love, humanity without its Heavenly Father, and the arts without The Creator.
We believe the best teacher is God, through His example, Jesus Christ.
Mountain View Academy seeks to grow students mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually, inspired by the Word of God.
"And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and Men." Luke 2:52
The school is WASC-accredited through June 2030.  Academic courses are UC "A-G" approved for university application and acceptance.
The school offers a variety of arts and extra-curricular sports opportunities.
Mountain View Academy has 99% graduation rate, and 95% of graduates go on to college and university studies.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $24,547
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 30 / Jun. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Mountain View Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1922

Student Body

Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Mountain View Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
Advanced Courses
Calculus, English, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Statistics
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Mar. 30 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Limited grants and scholarships available with financial aid application
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kristina Ranzolin

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Baking Club, Community Service Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Band and Choir

School Notes

  • Mountain View Academy (MVA) is a Christian college-preparatory high school, which follows the ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. MVA is committed to providing a strong curriculum that focuses on the development of the whole student: spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. Our multi-national graduates have been accepted at reputable colleges and universities across the United States. Our small student body and dedicated staff live in a a close-family atmosphere on campus.We welcome local and international students to join us!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mountain View Academy cost?
Mountain View Academy's tuition is approximately $24,547 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mountain View Academy?
The acceptance rate of Mountain View Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Mountain View Academy offer?
Mountain View Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball.
What is Mountain View Academy's ranking?
Mountain View Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mountain View Academy?
The application deadline for Mountain View Academy is Mar. 30 / Jun. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 30 / Jun. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Mountain View Academy located?
Mountain View Academy is located in the Shoreline West neighborhood of Mountain View, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Shoreline West.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $24,547
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 30 / Jun. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Santa Clara County, CA is $24,472 for elementary schools and $31,245 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Santa Clara County, CA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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