Villanova Preparatory School Photo #6 - PROUD GRADUATES! The Class of 2022 was accepted to some of the top schools in North America. In the past few years our students were accepted to schools such as Stanford, Syracuse, Cal Poly, Cornell, George Washington University, Georgia Tech, Ringling College of Art & Design, MIT, UC Davis, UC Berkley, UCLA, Villanova University and more.

Villanova Preparatory School

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Villanova Preparatory School Photo #1 - Founded in 1924, Villanova Prep is the only Catholic boarding school in the Augustinian tradition. Our 130-acre campus located in Ojai, California, approximately 60 minutes north of Los Angeles, has several athletic and academic facilities to support our students' development of mind, body, and spirit.
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Villanova Preparatory School Photo #1 - Founded in 1924, Villanova Prep is the only Catholic boarding school in the Augustinian tradition. Our 130-acre campus located in Ojai, California, approximately 60 minutes north of Los Angeles, has several athletic and academic facilities to support our students' development of mind, body, and spirit.
Villanova Preparatory School Photo #2 - LET'S PLAY! Villanova offers 16 Varsity sports. Villanova's boys basketball team were the 2022 CIF Champions for Southern California, beating out over 500 schools!
Villanova Preparatory School Photo #3 - HAPPY HIGH-SCHOOLERS! In Villanova's supportive environment, students are comfortable taking risks, trying something new and learning more about the individual throughout their Villanova experience. Villanova has a campus full of high school students who support one another and celebrate being a community.
Villanova Preparatory School Photo #4 - GET INVOLVED! The Associated Student Body (ASB) helps plan several activities such as dances, pep rallies, movie nights, themed-events and more. With over 20 clubs and student organizations offering leadership opportunities, Villanova students are never without something meaningful to be a part of.
Villanova Preparatory School Photo #5 - EXCITING ACADEMICS! Villanova is the only California boarding school to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB). The IB program encourages students to be internationally minded and academically well-rounded, with an emphasis on research, writing, critical thinking, time management, and self-confidence. All while maintaining a high level of academic rigor.
Villanova Preparatory School Photo #6 - GIRLS IN STEM! Villanova is the only high school in the nation that is a member of the Clare Boothe Luce Program. Clare Booth Luce, playwright, novelist, first U.S. Congresswoman from Connecticut, and ambassador to Italy, "sought to encourage women to enter, study, graduate, and teach" in the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics.
Villanova Preparatory School Photo #7 - PROUD GRADUATES! The Class of 2022 was accepted to some of the top schools in North America. In the past few years our students were accepted to schools such as Stanford, Syracuse, Cal Poly, Cornell, George Washington University, Georgia Tech, Ringling College of Art & Design, MIT, UC Davis, UC Berkley, UCLA, Villanova University and more.
Villanova Preparatory School was founded in 1924 as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition and is the only boarding school in California to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
At Villanova, all educational and extra-curricular activities emphasize the Augustinian values of unity, truth, and love.
Through a balanced program of academic courses, athletics, community service, art and extra-curricular activities, Villanova channels students' curiosity, enthusiasm, and energy so they can reach the full potential of their abilities and interests.
Villanova provides an outstanding community-based education for its students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 15.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $23,900
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Villanova Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Villanova Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP Courses
1 course
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Physics C, IB 20th Century World History SL & HL, IB Art SL & HL, IB Biology HL, IB Chemistry HL, IB English 11 SL & HL, IB English 12 HL, IB English 12 SL, IB Environmental Systems and Societies, IB History of the America HL, IB Latin, IB Math HL, IB Math Studies SL, IB Music SL, IB Psychology SL & HL, IB Spanish AB SL, IB Spanish SL & HL, Theory of Knowledge (IB)
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
collared shirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
7 Day Resident Tuition: $64,000 5 Day Tuition: $54,000 Day Tuition: $23,900
% on Financial Aid
48%
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Suzanne Feldman
Admissions Associate
Hope Cottam '14
Endowment Size
$12 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Associated Student Body (ASB)/Leadership, California Scholarship Federation, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Chinese Community Club, Clare Boothe Luce, Hogar Infantile, Interact Club, Latin Club, Math Tutoring Club, Mock Trial, National Honor Club, Student Ambassadors, Writing Club

School Notes

  • Day and Boarding school with 60% day and 40% resident students
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Villanova Preparatory School cost?
Villanova Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $23,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Villanova Preparatory School?
The acceptance rate of Villanova Preparatory School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Villanova Preparatory School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Villanova Preparatory School offer?
Villanova Preparatory School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Villanova Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is Villanova Preparatory School's ranking?
Villanova Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Villanova Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Villanova Preparatory School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $23,900
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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