Bear Valley Academy is a community organization of educators and families designed to encourage, empower, and develop young children.
BVA was founded in 2004 as a ministry of Bear Valley Church.
We believe in encouraging our student's natural curiosity, nurturing their strengths, and learning through hands-on participation in an academically enriched, relationship focused program.
We focus on educating the whole child by allowing space for each student`s individual needs, academically, socially, and emotionally, through emergent and developmentally appropriate curriculum, building our student`s confidence and self-worth as lifelong learners.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 42%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$3,200 - $5,100 (depending on schedule)
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Class
School Notes
- Bear Valley Academy is a community organization of educators and families designed to encourage, empower, and develop young children starting at 18 months through 1st Grade.
- BVA was founded in 2004 as a ministry of Bear Valley Church.
- We believe in encouraging our student's natural curiosity, nurturing their strengths, and learning through hands-on participation in an academically enriched, relationship focused program.
- We focus on educating the whole child by allowing space for each student`s individual needs, academically, socially, and emotionally, through emergent and developmentally appropriate curriculum, building our student`s confidence and self-worth as lifelong learners.
Voted Best Education Experience in Colleyville from Winnie #FamilyFavorites
Voted TOPS IN TARRANT for 2018 for Early Childhood Education
Recognized by the National Association of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bear Valley Academy?
The application deadline for Bear Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Bear Valley Academy is Covenant Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is North Richland Hills Montessori (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Richland Hills Montessori
Montessori School
8725 N Tarrant Pkwy
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
(817) 281-9992
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
(817) 281-9992
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 104 students
901 Cheek Sparger Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of The Mid-cities
Daycare / Preschool
500 Mid Cities Blvd
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 485-8993
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 485-8993
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 107 students
6605 Pleasant Run Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-1881
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-1881
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southlake Early Care And Education
Daycare / Preschool
8811 Davis Blvd
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 337-1400
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 337-1400
2.1 miles
Gr: K | 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
901 Cheek Sparger Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
217 Harwood Rd. #222
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 476-1647
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 476-1647
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6200 Holiday Ln
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 520-6200
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 520-6200
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 587 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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Special Education School
2250 E. Continental Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 488-4555
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 488-4555
4.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
301 State Street, Suite 200
Southlake, TX 76092
(877) 673-8893
Southlake, TX 76092
(877) 673-8893
4.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Richland Hills Montessori
Montessori School
8725 N Tarrant Pkwy
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
(817) 281-9992
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
(817) 281-9992
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 104 students
901 Cheek Sparger Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6605 Pleasant Run Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-1881
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-1881
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1513 Hall Johnson Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 354-6670
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 354-6670
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Tuition listed
217 Harwood Rd. #222
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 476-1647
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 476-1647
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Richland Hills Montessori
Montessori School
8725 N Tarrant Pkwy
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
(817) 281-9992
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
(817) 281-9992
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 104 students
901 Cheek Sparger Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of The Mid-cities
Daycare / Preschool
500 Mid Cities Blvd
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 485-8993
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 485-8993
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 107 students
6605 Pleasant Run Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-1881
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-1881
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southlake Early Care And Education
Daycare / Preschool
8811 Davis Blvd
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 337-1400
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 337-1400
2.1 miles
Gr: K | 13 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Mcdonwell School Rd W
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 744-6000
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 744-6000
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Glade Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4920
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4920
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7900 Smithfield Rd
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-3400
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-3400
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 Prestondale Dr
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 547-2900
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 547-2900
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5911 Pleasant Run Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4940
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4940
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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