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Best Tarzana ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 550 students in Tarzana, CA.
The top-ranked private preschool in Tarzana, CA is International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
17% of private preschools in Tarzana, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Top-Ranked Tarzana ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodcrest School
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6043 Tampa Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley Photo - Besides the scientifically proven benefits of bilingualism, LILA aims to gift students with the value of a constructivist education where students are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction. The aim is to instill the love of learning in all students.
Special Program Emphasis
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5933 Lindley Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-0155
Gr: NS-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gan Israel Pre School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
18181 Burbank Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 758-3838
Gr: PK-K | 73 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Scholars Montessori
Little Scholars Montessori Photo - Little Scholars Montessori-Tarzana
Daycare / Preschool
18706 Hatteras St
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-1794
Gr: NS-K | 72 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Sage Academy
5901 Lindley Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-4600
Gr: PK-1 | 168 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Woodcrest Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
6043 Tampa Avenue
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
Gr: NS-PK | 117 students Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Tarzana)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
550 Students
362,400 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
53 Teachers
26,781 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
58%
Average Class Size
13 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,138
$15,667
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,800
$779
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,675
$5,765
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
30,525 Students
% Asian Students
7%
9%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
43,560 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
33 Students
12,191 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
226 Students
112,567 Students
% White Students
32%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
359 Students
143,224 Students
% of Others Students
51%
41%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Tarzana, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Tarzana, CA is International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley.
How many private preschools are located in Tarzana?
6 private preschools are located in Tarzana.
How diverse are private preschools in Tarzana?
Tarzana private preschools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Tarzana?
17% of private preschools in Tarzana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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