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140 Foothill Blvd

La Canada, CA 91011

(818) 952-0925

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Grades: K - 6

School Type: Private

Student Enrollment: 250

Students Per Teacher: 17

Parent Reviews

12 Parent Reviews for Crestview Preparatory School

This school is a gem. I am an educator (not at Crestview) and have lots of contacts with all of the private schools in the area. Without a doubt, this is one of the very top schools and produces very well-prepared children. This is due, in no small part, to the new Head of School, Marie Kidd. She ...  Read more

Posted by a other on 10/30/09

Great teachers, staff and administrators who care about my child!

Posted by a parent on 10/03/09

The small size of this school makes it very personal and manageable in comparison to many of the other private schools in Los Angeles. It feeds directly into all the best middle schools in the area. The new principal is energetic and making great strides at improving the facility and phys ed and science ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 08/03/09

The level of education the students receive from Crestview is top-notch. The neighborhood is beautiful and the parents there are truly caring and involved.

Posted by a parent on 04/11/09

The physical campus at Crestview is one of its greatest assets. It is open and friendly--like the elementary I attended in the 1960s--with natural light, and feels like home. The teachers are the other high point. For the most part, we have been blessed with great teachers there, though they seem to ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 05/12/07

Due to being rather small in size, the quality of the education at Crestview is top notch. Parent involvement is deep. Would like to see them incorporte more extracurricular sports activities. Would also like to have teacher's reviewed annually.

Posted by a parent on 05/15/06

Excellent school. Parental involvement. Focus is on reading, writing and math skills. small school environment.

Posted by a parent on 09/29/05

Was a very small and involved school when I attended... had very fond memories of it.

Posted by a former student on 08/17/05

This school offers a wonderful nurturing environment and great academics. The children are challenged to think creatively. the extra curricular activities on offer are awesome too.

Posted by a teacher on 03/15/05

My child went to Crestview for 3 years. The teachers were of high caliber, the students were respected and encouraged to excel academically. There is great access to the teachers. Not necessarily so with the head of school.

Posted by a parent on 09/01/04

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School Profile for Crestview Preparatory School

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Advanced Placement

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Before/After School

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Gifted and Talented

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  • general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
  • specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
  • creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
  • leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
  • visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
  • psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.

Vocation/Technical Curriculum

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Adult Education Classes

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English as Second Language

English language classes for students whose first language is not English.

 

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La Canada schools — Crestview Preparatory School is located at 140 Foothill Blvd, La Canada CA 91011. 140 Foothill Blvd is in the 91011 ZIP code in La Canada, CA Crestview Preparatory School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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