About the School
- Countryside Preparatory School in Northridge, CA, serves 56 students in grades 2 through 11 within a nonsectarian, central city setting.
- The school operates as a special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 8 full–time teachers.
- Enrollment includes approximately 13% students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity in the student body.
- Countryside Preparatory is a member of the National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools, emphasizing its educational approach.
- This California K–11 private school offers co–educational services in specialized academic programming in Northridge.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-11
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Countryside Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Countryside Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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