Admission Office
admissions@villanovaprep.org
School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation
B+
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
B+
Geo & Community
B+
Reviews
B+
Small and Supportive
Highly Ranked
Long-standing Traditions
Extensive AP Selection
English Support Program
Inclusive Sports
Villanova Preparatory School is a private Catholic college-preparatory day and boarding school located in Ojai, California. Founded in 1924, the school emphasizes the values of truth, unity, and love (“Unitas, Veritas, Caritas”). The school sits on a scenic 130+ acre campus in the Ojai Valley, surrounded by mountains and natural landscapes. The campus includes academic buildings, science labs, arts facilities, athletic complexes, dormitories, a chapel, hiking trails, and student centers, creating a peaceful residential learning environment. Villanova Prep is known for its rigorous college preparatory academics, small class sizes, and personalized attention. The school offers Honors and AP courses, and has a strong focus on STEM education, humanities, leadership, and global learning.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$77,500
Enrollment
300
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
85%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$13 million
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
16
Boarding %
33
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2026)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 |
| #27 | University of Southern California | 1 |
| #36 | University of California: Irvine | 1 |
| #38 | University of California: Davis | 1 |
| #42 | Boston University | 1 |
| #42 | Tulane University | 1 |
| #47 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 1 |
| #49 | Pepperdine University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024-2025)Number of students who took AP tests
77
Number of tests taken
77
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Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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Chemistry
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Environmental Science
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Chemistry
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Environmental Science
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Statistics
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Business and Personal Finance
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Human Geography
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Psychology
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports
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Basketball
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Basketball
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Cross Country
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Football
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Astronomy Club
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Environmental Club
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Music Club
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Book Club
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Business Club
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Chess Club
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Astronomy Club
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Environmental Club
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Music Club
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Book Club
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Business Club
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Chess Club
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Chinese Club
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Cooking Club
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D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club
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Drone Club
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Filipino Club
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Film Club
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Guitar Club
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Latino Club
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News Club
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Philosophy Club
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Psychology Club
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Surf Club
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VPS Newspaper
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Wild Animal Conservation Club
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Mock Trial
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Model UN
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Robotics
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Asian Cultural Club (ACA)
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Badminton Club
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Garden Club
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Interact Club
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Clare Boothe Luce Club
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Weightlifting Club
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Arts
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Guitar
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Theater
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Digital Photography
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Film Production
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Music Production
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Ceramics
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Guitar
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Theater
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Digital Photography
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Film Production
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Music Production
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Ceramics
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Computer Graphic
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Art
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2D Art
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Design
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Review(s)
5.0
Overall Rating
Overall Rating
Anonymous User (Student)
05/14/2026
5 / 5
Villanova has been an amazing school for me. I have so much fun playing sports, all my friends are really nice, the food is really good, and its really fun going to school with people from other countries that live in the dorms.
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Villanova is a great school. Their are lots of great opportunities and i just always have the most amazing time when I'm there. The teachers are great and i love all my classes!
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Anonymous User (Student)
05/14/2026
5 / 5
I really like the community here, everyone is very welcoming here. The sports teams are also very funny, I play baseball and absolutely love my teammates.
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Anonymous User (Student)
05/14/2026
5 / 5
At Villanova, there are tons of opportunities you would not normally receive at any other school, speaking from experience. These opportunities range from fun activities with friends, openness to clubs, one-on-one help and support
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Frequently Ask Questions about Villanova Preparatory School
Tell me a bit about Villanova Preparatory School.
Villanova Preparatory School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1924 , and currently has about 300 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.villanovaprep.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.villanovaprep.org.
Does Villanova Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
Villanova Preparatory School is offering 18 AP courses.
Villanova Preparatory School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Villanova Preparatory School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Villanova Preparatory 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.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Villanova Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Villanova Preparatory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Villanova Preparatory School?
The total fee for Villanova Preparatory School in 2024 is
$77,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@villanovaprep.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@villanovaprep.org .
Where is Villanova Preparatory School located?
Villanova Preparatory School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Villanova Preparatory School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Villanova Preparatory School is among the most popular schools, within top 115 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Villanova Preparatory School has been favorited by 244 users.
Also Villanova Preparatory School has been favorited by 244 users.
How do I complete an application for Villanova Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Villanova Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Villanova Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.villanovaprep.org or call them at 805-646-1464.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Villanova Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.villanovaprep.org or call them at 805-646-1464.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Villanova Preparatory School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Villanova Preparatory School?
The overall rating for Villanova Preparatory School is B+.
The section ratings of Villanova Preparatory School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Villanova Preparatory School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Los Angeles, commonly known as L.A., is the largest city in California and the second most populous in the U.S. It serves as the commercial, financial, and cultural hub of Southern California. With a population of around 3.9 million as of 2020, L.A. is famous for its Mediterranean climate, diverse population, and as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood. The city also offers a rich mix of cultural landmarks, including world-class museums, beaches, and a dynamic food scene, making it a global metropolis.
Population (2022)
3,833,995
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
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