Serving 972 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Valley Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 972 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Valley Academy's student population of 972 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
972 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Valley Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Valley Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4260 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Valley Academy's ranking?
Great Valley Academy is ranked #4260 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Great Valley Academy often compared to?
Great Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Riverbank Language Academy, Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Great Valley Academy?
972 students attend Great Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Great Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Valley Academy?
Great Valley Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Great Valley Academy offer ?
Great Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Great Valley Academy part of?
Great Valley Academy is part of Great Valley Academy School District.
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