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Valley Beth Shalom Day School

15739 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91436
Where Academic Excellence and Jewish Values Come Together Valley Beth Shalom Day School (VBSDS) is a caring, connected co-educational community located conveniently on Ventura Boulevard in Encino, California.
Through strong academics, competitive athletics and an expansive curriculum, we help students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 develop intellectually, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $35,700
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 9 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Valley Beth Shalom Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
VBSDS uniform tops with Khaki and Navy bottoms. White collared shirt with VBSDS logo on Friday for Shabbat.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 9 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Parent Org Dues (per student) - $360 New Student Fee - $1,500 Security (Synagogue Fee)- $1250 per student enrolled, capped at a total of two students per family. Please note that synagogue fees remain tax-deductible.
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
Admissions Director
Carrie McSherry
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClubDance Club
Performing Arts ClubRobotics Club
Sports ClubVideo Production Club

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lions
  • Mission Statement
  • Your family's future begins here. At Valley Beth Shalom Day School, students develop a strong sense of individual identity within a community where each member is deeply connected to one another, to Israel and to the Jewish people. Our school empowers children to become the confident, thoughtful and intellectually-driven leaders of tomorrow.
  • Core Values
  • Limmud - Achieving Academic Excellence
  • Kehillah - Building a Connected Community
  • Lev Tov - Acting with a Good Heart
  • Tikkun Olam - Creating a Better World
  • Yisrael - Connecting to Israel and the Jewish People
  • Simcha - Sharing Joy and Gratitude
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Valley Beth Shalom Day School cost?
Valley Beth Shalom Day School's tuition is approximately $35,700 for private students.
What sports does Valley Beth Shalom Day School offer?
Valley Beth Shalom Day School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Valley Beth Shalom Day School?
The application deadline for Valley Beth Shalom Day School is Jan. 9 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 9 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (4 reviews)
5  
Valley Beth Shalom Day School has truly become a second home for our family. Two of our children have graduated, and we currently have a child in 4th grade. Over the years, the school has continued to grow and improve in so many ways.For anyone looking for an elementary school with a strong sense of community, caring teachers, and a commitment to excellence, I highly recommend Valley Beth Shalom Day School.
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5  
Valley Beth Shalom Day School has been so much more than just a school for our family - it has been the most incredible and meaningful community we could have ever hoped for.My daughter is an alumna of VBSDS, and watching the way she now carries herself through public middle school with confidence, pride, and a strong sense of self, I know so much of that foundation was built during her elementary years here.My fourth-grade son has also grown tremendously in his confidence and the way he thinks. He asks the most clever, thoughtful questions and often shares insights that make me forget he's only nine.In addition to the amazing education both of my children received, they also developed a genuine love for playing sports and how to be a good team player at VBSDS and, just as importantly, formed friendships that I truly believe will last a lifetime - friendships that often feel more like chosen family than classmates.We are endlessly grateful to be part of this community and for the role it has played in shaping who our children are becoming.
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5  
VBS Day School is our second home! We spent over 10 years at the Day School and loved every minute. The community is so warm and welcoming. Some of the closest friends I've made are from VBS. Now that my kids are in middle and high school I can say that VBSDS definitely prepared them for the next steps in their educational journey. VBSDS taught them to ask questions, think critically, be leaders in the classroom or on the field, and just to be kind humans. When considering a school for your child that instills Jewish values, love of Israel and how to be a true mensch, look no further than VBSDS.
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5  
VBS Day School provides the very best education for my child! He is thriving in his kindergarten class and comes home excited to return to school each day. The dual curriculum and Hebrew immersion style of teaching are so outstanding! I continue to be impressed by VBSDS each day and know I made the right decision!
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $35,700
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 9 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Encino, CA is $26,047 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Encino, CA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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