Overview

Marywood-Palm Valley School is the only Pre-School - 12th Grade independent, coeducational, non-denominational day school in the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County. MWPV strives to promote in its students academic excellence, exemplary character, excellent communication skills and self-discovery through experience. The Marywood-Palm Valley School: develops intellectual abilities through a passion for learning and critical thinking; inspires individual courage, respect, and tolerance; fosters integrity, compassion, and responsibility; nurtures imagination, creative expression and a sense of humor; and encourages a balanced perspective on life through healthy decision-making and personal fitness. The Marywood-Palm Valley School community (families, staff, and trustees) is committed to an educational environment that reflects these values. Our curriculum empowers our students to be effective citizens as they meet the challenges in an increasingly complex world.
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Official information of Palm Valley School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Day
A- Matriculation
B+ Academics
B- Extracurricular activities
B Community
B- Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: Preschool-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $20,999
# of Students: 262
Teacher:Student: 1:5
International Student: 2%
AP Courses: 18
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 60%
SAT: 1214/1600
#230

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#6 Stanford University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#21 Emory University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#24 University of Southern California 1
#30 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#39 University of California: Davis 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#88 University of San Diego 1
LAC #22 Bates College 1
LAC #25 Harvey Mudd College 1
#194 California State University: San Bernardino 1
#317 Northern Arizona University 1
Columbia College Hollywood 1
Humboldt State University 1
Laguna College of Art and Design 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
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AP Courses

(Total 18)
Biology
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
Chemistry
Physics 1
World History
Biology
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
Chemistry
Physics 1
World History
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Sports

(Total 9)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Flag Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Flag Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 8)
Art History
Drawing
Illustration
Painting
Photography
3D Art
Design
Mixed Media
Art History
Drawing
Illustration
Painting
Photography
3D Art
Design
Mixed Media
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 24)
Multicultural Club
Pi Club
Student Leadership Council
ASB Student Leadership
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
Outdoor Club
The Bird on Fire
Anime Club
Academic World Quest
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Multicultural Club
Pi Club
Student Leadership Council
ASB Student Leadership
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
Outdoor Club
The Bird on Fire
Anime Club
Academic World Quest
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Asian Culture Club
E-Sports Club
Equestrian Club
Cooking Club
Yearbook
Junior State of America (JSA)
Film Club
Mock Trial
Leo Club
Amnesty International
Drama Club
Environmental Advocates
Coding Club
Art Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1952
Campus Size: 35 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
4.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 3)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Palm Valley School

01.
Tell me a bit about Palm Valley School.
Palm Valley School is Co-ed private day school located in San Diego, California, US. It was founded 1952 , and currently has about 262 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.pvs.org.
02.
Does Palm Valley School have rigorous academic requirements?
Palm Valley School is offering 18 AP courses.

Palm Valley School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Palm Valley School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020, some students attended Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, University of California: Berkeley and University of Southern California.
04.
What is the application requirement for Palm Valley School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Palm Valley School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Palm Valley School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Palm Valley School in 2024 is $20,999, 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 info@pvs.org .
06.
Where is Palm Valley School located?
Palm Valley School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Diego, which is about 85 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Diego International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Palm Valley School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Palm Valley School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Palm Valley School has been favorited by 12 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Palm Valley School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Palm Valley School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Palm Valley School’s official site: https://www.pvs.org or call them at 760-328-0861.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Palm Valley School?
Yes, here are few: Desert Chapel Christian School, Desert Christian Academy and Idyllwild Arts Academy.

The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Palm Valley School?
The overall rating for Palm Valley School is B.

The section ratings of Palm Valley School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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