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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall B+
Matriculation A
Academics B
Extracurriculars B
Geo & Community B
Reviews B-
Marywood-Palm Valley School is the only Pre-School - 12th Grade independent, coeducational, non-denominational day school in the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County. MWPV strives to promote in its students academic excellence, exemplary character, excellent communication skills and self-discovery through experience. The Marywood-Palm Valley School: develops intellectual abilities through a passion for learning and critical thinking; inspires individual courage, respect, and tolerance; fosters integrity, compassion, and responsibility; nurtures imagination, creative expression and a sense of humor; and encourages a balanced perspective on life through healthy decision-making and personal fitness. The Marywood-Palm Valley School community (families, staff, and trustees) is committed to an educational environment that reflects these values. Our curriculum empowers our students to be effective citizens as they meet the challenges in an increasingly complex world.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$23,400
Enrollment
354
International Students
2%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
60%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:12
AP
10
Average SAT Score
1214
Average ACT Score
24.8
Class Size
14

Matriculation

College Matriculation

(2017-2025)
Ranking University/College Students
Art #20 Columbia College Chicago 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#21 Emory University 1 +
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 Tufts University 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +

Academics

AP Scores

(2020)
67%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(10)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
United States Government and Politics
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
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Sports

(6)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Flag Football
Soccer
Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(5)
GSA
Solar System Club
Drama Club
Skript Writing
Chess Club

Arts

(14)
Acting
Chamber Choir
Dance
Music
Music Production
Production
Acting
Chamber Choir
Dance
Music
Music Production
Production
Speech
Theater
Vocal
Video Production
Art
Mixed Media
Writing
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: Preschool-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1952
Campus Size: 35 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: On Campus
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Frequently Ask Questions about Palm Valley School

Tell me a bit about Palm Valley School.
Palm Valley School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1952 , and currently has about 354 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.pvs.org.
Does Palm Valley School have rigorous academic requirements?
Palm Valley School is offering 10 AP courses.

Palm Valley School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Palm Valley School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Palm Valley School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Palm Valley School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Palm Valley School?
The day tuition for Palm Valley School in 2024 is $23,400 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at info@pvs.org .
Where is Palm Valley School located?
Palm Valley School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Palm Valley School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Palm Valley School is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Palm Valley School has been favorited by 12 users.
How do I complete an application for Palm Valley School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Palm Valley School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Palm Valley School’s official site: https://www.pvs.org or call them at 760-328-0861.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Palm Valley School?
The overall rating for Palm Valley School is B+.

The section ratings of Palm Valley School are:
A for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

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Population (2022) 1,279,329
Cost of Living Higher than average 47%

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