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Sierra Canyon School

11052 Independence Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,140 students
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • 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 Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,140 students
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Sierra Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1978
Campus Size
42 acres
School Motto
Excellence is its own reward

Student Body

Total Students
1,140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
19 students
Number of AP Courses
24 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Pre-Kindergarten:$27,500 Kindergarten - Sixth Grade:$39,800 Seventh - Eighth Grade:$46,300 Ninth - Twelfth Grade:$46,300
Acceptance Rate
30%
National avg.: 82%
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Sports

School Mascot
Trailblazers

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Marvin Bagley III - NBA Player -
    • Bronny James - NBA Player -
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 the acceptance rate of Sierra Canyon School?
The acceptance rate of Sierra Canyon School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Sierra Canyon School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Sierra Canyon School?
Sierra Canyon School famous alumni include: Marvin Bagley III - NBA Player and Bronny James - NBA Player.
What is Sierra Canyon School's ranking?
Sierra Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
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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The average acceptance rate in Chatsworth, CA is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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