Sierra Canyon School is a selective independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school for students in early Kindergarten through Tenth Grades, expanding to add Eleventh Grade in fall 2007.
Sierra Canyon School is modeled in the independent school Socratic tradition of rigorous academics, intellectual discourse, individual growth, and free thought.
Sierra Canyon School is an academically excellent, college preparatory school committed to an environment in which students realize their greatest intellectual, ethical, and physical promise.
We are defined by an energized, attentive, and diverse student-teacher culture.
Sierra Canyon School offers a rigorous academic curriculum taught by passionate, diverse, and expert teachers.
Our students embrace the intellectual challenge and flourish within this dynamic environment.
We are developing a first-rate athletics program that fosters good sportsmanship, hard work, and healthy competition.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,140 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sierra Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
1,140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sierra Canyon School often compared to?
Sierra Canyon School is often viewed alongside schools like Chaminade College Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What is Sierra Canyon School's ranking?
Sierra Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sierra Canyon School?
The application deadline for Sierra Canyon School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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