Discretely situated on two beautiful sites, The Marywood-Palm Valley School is a college preparatory, coeducational, non-denominational school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through a comprehensive academic curriculum for Pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students. The school, and independent educational institution, prepares students for college through rigorous academics that also incorporate the arts, technology, athletics, community involvement as well as cultural and environmental awareness. From pre-kindergarten, each child is encouraged to set and reach personal goals within the structure of a college preparatory curriculum. Expectations are high, but the rewards are great.
Our graduates are entering a world that will ask much of them, not only that they give of their skills and talents, but also that they live productive and generous lives. To be useful and rewarding, knowledge must be grounded in an ethic of caring and commitment. At The Marywood-Palm Valley School we engage in intimate, collaborative education that allows for interaction and self-expression.

The Marywood-Palm Valley School is accredited by both the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Willing Students
The Marywood-Palm Valley School students enthusiastically share with their parents and teachers the goal to matriculate to a four-year college or university upon graduation. Students are excited about learning and recognize that they must work hard to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Students reflect intellectual vigor, creative expression, respect for staff, faculty and other students plus a commitment to community. As an institution clearly focused on higher education, they learn how to question, analyze, explore and evaluate. The Marywood-Palm Valley School education prepares students to succeed in college and life.

Committed Parents
The Marywood-Palm Valley School parents share a common vision of working energetically with the school to provide every possible opportunity for a successful educational experience for their child. Involvement of families in the life of Marywood-Palm Valley School is essential to its vitality and success. Dedicated to a positive, child-centered environment, parents are involved on and off campus through generous donations of time, expertise and financial support. Every parent is encouraged to become an active participant in the school community, joining in many activities, special events and opportunities offered during the year. Every parent is a member of the Parents' Association in the support of the mission of the school.

Dedicated Teachers
The Marywood-Palm Valley School teachers are carefully selected, highly respected educators dedicated to discovering the individual talents and abilities of each student. The school is gifted with an excellent, diverse and committed faculty and staff who teach and serve as role models for the students, empowering them to make a better world. More than half of the faculty hold advanced degrees and all have chosen to teach here. Establishing the highest standards, Marywood-Palm Valley School teachers create an academically challenging environment critical to the vigor of the school while focusing on the capabilities and challenges of each student to bring out the very best in them. Strong personal relationships between teachers and students are the "heart" of the Marywood-Palm Valley School. Average class size is less than 20 students, which also affords an intimate environment conducive to building one-on-one relationships with teachers. Developing a personal involvement with each child allows teachers to be knowledgeable about every student's progress, capabilities and challenges.

Small Class Sizes
Classes, energized by scholarly and enthusiastic teachers and motivated students who respect each other's interests and talents, are limited in size to encourage lively intellectual exploration and meaningful feedback to students. Average class size is 20 or less, offering faculty and students an intimate environment conductive to active and engaged learning.