Villanova Preparatory School
An Augustinian school in Ojai, California, with a middle school and high school and a resident programme with separate boys and girls dormitories.
- Research checked
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At a glance
- School type
- Independent, Faith-based · Private
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic (Augustinian)
- Official website
- villanovaprep.org
Address: 1000 East Villanova Road, Ojai, CA 93023
Academic
- Ages taught
- Not confirmed
- School admits
- Not confirmed
- Day places
- Yessource
- Curriculum
- Not confirmed
- Qualifications
- Not confirmed
- Teaching languages
- ENsource
- Learning support
- Not confirmed
- English-language support
- English Immersion with Support (EIS) and English Language Development (ELD) classes are provided for resident students as needed.source
- Size
- Not confirmed
Boarding
Full boarding
Pupils live at school during term, including weekends.
- Boarding entry
- Not confirmed
- Boarding is for
- Separate boys’ and girls’ housessource
- Accommodation
- On campussource
- Boarding houses
- Cantwell Hall is the boys dormitory and Glynn Hall is the girls dormitory.source
- Rooms
- Boys have a roommate in grades 9, 10 and 11 and a single room in grade 12; Glynn Hall rooms house two students.source
- Weekends and holidays
- Not confirmed
- Pastoral care
- Not confirmed
- Activities
- Not confirmed
- Facilities
- Not confirmed
Admissions
- Entry points
- Not confirmed
- Application process
- Applications are processed through an online application portal (the Standard Application Online is also accepted); applications open September 1 and are due January 31 for the first round of decisions.source
- Assessments and interviews
- Admissions test (HSPT or SSAT) is part of the checklist.source
- Documents
- Not confirmed
- Language requirements
- Students who speak English as a second language are asked to take an English proficiency test (Duolingo, TOEFL, etc.).source
- Deadlines
- Not confirmed
- International applicants
- Accepted. Resident programme draws students from 17 countries; English support classes available.source
- Guardianship
- Not confirmed
Fees
Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures
A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.
Full boarding · All pupils · 2026-27
US$77,500 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Weekly boarding · All pupils · 2026-27
US$57,500 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.
| Fee | Amount | For | Year | Includes tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TuitionDay Tuition 2026-27Day pupils | US$29,000 per yearsource | All pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Tuition, Room and Board for a Seven-Day ResidentFull boarding | US$77,500 per yearsource | All pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Tuition, Room and Board for a Five-Day ResidentWeekly boarding | US$57,500 per yearsource | All pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Compulsory extraHealth Insurance (optional to purchase through Villanova, but required) | US$1,600 per yearsource | All pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Compulsory extraNew Resident Orientation | US$1,300 one-offsource | All pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | No |
“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.
Scholarships and financial assistance
ScholarshipMerit and Augustinian scholarshipssource
Merit scholarships for new 9th graders at or above the 90th percentile on the HSPT or SSAT; Augustinian scholarships average between $1-5K.
Means-tested financial assistanceNeed-based financial aidsource
Need is assessed through the SSS online application (domestic) or an international student financial aid application.
Inspection reports
No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.
Accreditation, registration and membership
No accreditation, registration or membership is recorded for this school in our research yet.
How to read this page
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)