草榴社区

STARS Academy Photo - STARS Academy is a unique, K9 independent school in West Hills, CA, where students engage in all academic subjects with a musical theater emphasis! Whether you live in West Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana or any of the surrounding areas, children in K8 levels can attend STARS Academy.

Best West Hills 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,357 students in West Hills, CA (there are , serving 1,678 public students). 45% of all K-12 students in West Hills, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in West Hills, CA include Kadima Day School, Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool, and De Toldeo High School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
36% of private schools in West Hills, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Top-Ranked West Hills 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
De Toldeo High School
(Jewish)
22622 Vanowen St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-0048
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kadima Day School
Kadima Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(3)
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(11)
23838 Kittridge Street
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 347-6784
Gr: NS | 90 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Valley Christian School
West Valley Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(14)
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Beginning Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
7475 Fallbrook Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 992-5341
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Hill Point Montessori
Montessori School
6601 Valley Circle Blvd
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-8261
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students
Hill Point Montessori Preparatory School
Montessori School
6601 Valley Circle Blvd
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-8261
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Maple Tree Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
22700 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
Gr: NS-K | 93 students
STARS Academy
STARS Academy Photo - STARS Academy is a unique, K9 independent school in West Hills, CA, where students engage in all academic subjects with a musical theater emphasis! Whether you live in West Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana or any of the surrounding areas, children in K8 levels can attend STARS Academy.
7353 Valley Circle Blvd
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 835-4962
Gr: K-11 | 48 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Turning Point Montessori
Montessori School
6610 Shoup Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 847-2144
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
West Hills Montessori
Montessori School
24373 Vanowen St
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 702-0818
Gr: NS-1 | 29 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in West Hills, California

West Hills, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Parkhill School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
7401 Shoup Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 883-3500
Gr: 3-12 | 60 students

Overview

This Town (West Hills)
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,357 Students
665,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
130 Teachers
55,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,108
$18,026
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$8,932
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
74 Students
30,465 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
801 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
62%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
308 Students
190,007 Students
% of Others Students
24%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in West Hills, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in West Hills, CA include Kadima Day School, Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool, and De Toldeo High School.
How many private schools are located in West Hills?
11 private schools are located in West Hills.
How diverse are private schools in West Hills?
West Hills private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in West Hills go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in West Hills are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Hills?
36% of private schools in West Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).
Which private schools in West Hills are often viewed compared to one another?

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