Hillcrest Academy vs. Van Avery Prep
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School Overview
Overview
Hillcrest Academy is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)3, secular, coeducational, independent Kindergarten through Eighth Grade school, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Association of Independent Schools.
The school was founded in 1977 and is located in Temecula.
Hillcrest is a distinguished academic institution and offers a comprehensive, enriched, integrated curriculum that embraces the school's philosophy of providing a quality education that fosters excellence in academic learning, while establishing strong character, and developing leadership attributes essential for a successful, fulfilling life.
Welcome to Van Avery Prep, where we recognize that our students thrive in a rigorous academic environment.
Our teachers aid in developing innovators, critical thinkers, humanitarians, and leaders. Our students are learning today and leading tomorrow.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1977
1987
Students Body
Total Students
117 students
586 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
13
58
Grade 1 Students
12
84
Grade 2 Students
16
73
Grade 3 Students
9
70
Grade 4 Students
14
64
Grade 5 Students
20
62
Grade 6 Students
17
61
Grade 7 Students
7
68
Grade 8 Students
9
46
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
46 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
41%
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Average Class Size
17
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki and forest green uniforms)
(Khaki and forest green uniforms)
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,275
$8,745
Tuition Notes
Kindergarten through fifth grade tuition is $7,275
Sixth through eighth tuition is $7,925
Tuition and fees remained at the 2008-09 level.
Tuition varies by grade level.
% on Financial Aid
3%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Maureen Manion
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Admissions Associate
Suzanne Adkins
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
chess, French and Spanish Clubs, Martial Arts, science adventures, Star Kidz, Webby Dance
American Girl Club, Cheerleading Club, Chess Club, CJSF, Coding Club, Cooking Club, Craft Club, Garden Club, National Honor Society, Rubix Cube Club, Science Olympiad, Scouts, Speech and Debate