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B+ 5.0 6 Reviews Recommended California, US

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School Overview

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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
#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
90%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(18)
Chemistry
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Environmental Science
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Chemistry
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Environmental Science
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Statistics
Business and Personal Finance
Human Geography
Psychology
United States History
World History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(10)
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Cross Country
Football
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(29)
Astronomy Club
Environmental Club
Music Club
Book Club
Business Club
Chess Club
Astronomy Club
Environmental Club
Music Club
Book Club
Business Club
Chess Club
Chinese Club
Cooking Club
D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club
Drone Club
Filipino Club
Film Club
Guitar Club
Latino Club
News Club
Philosophy Club
Psychology Club
Surf Club
VPS Newspaper
Wild Animal Conservation Club
Mock Trial
Model UN
Robotics
Asian Cultural Club (ACA)
Badminton Club
Garden Club
Interact Club
Clare Boothe Luce Club
Weightlifting Club
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Arts

(10)
Guitar
Theater
Digital Photography
Film Production
Music Production
Ceramics
Guitar
Theater
Digital Photography
Film Production
Music Production
Ceramics
Computer Graphic
Art
2D Art
Design
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1924
Campus Size: 130 acres
Boarding Rate: 33%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Zoom, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo, TOEFL, CEFR
School Code:
TOEFL: 8967
SSAT: 7949

Review(s)

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FindingSchool Anonymous User
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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Emma Parkhill (Student) 05/14/2026
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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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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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

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Cost of Living Higher than average 54%

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