Vanguard Preparatory School

Vanguard Preparatory offers a space where all people can learn and thrive.

Students are the highest priority at Vanguard Preparatory

The Vanguard Preparatory offers a sprawling campus when viewed from above.

Vanguard Preparatory has dozens of effective and excellent teachers and staff.

The courses at Vanguard Preparatory encourage critical thinking and creativity.

Your kids will never want to leave the playground at Vanguard Preparatory.

Vanguard Preparatory School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

12951 Mesquite Rd, Apple Valley, CA

High Desert Neighborhood

Apple Valley Unified School District

3.0

3.7

1,151 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Brian Goodrow

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1

Math Proficiency
24%

Reading Proficiency
38%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

38%

Math Proficiency

24%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 24:1 Teachers 48	Full Time Teachers 48
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,192:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.4%	Female 48.6%
Hispanic 63%	White 30.1%
Two or more races 3.2%	Black 2.8%
Filipino <1%	Native American <1%
Pacific Islander <1%	Asian <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0

3/7/2024

Everyone here does not care about someone who bleeds on they dont care terrible place dont send your kids here

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1.0 other

4/1/2025

The bullying here was so bad that my brother had to unenroll

5.0 parent

12/6/2018

This is a great school, my kid love it!!

5.0 parent

8/2/2017

I love this school! The relationship between the staff and kids and the staff and the parents make you feel like your kids are more than a part of a school or community. It feels more like being part of a family focused on success!

4.0 parent

3/10/2017

Excellent after school activities and great field trips

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List Price Range

$260K - $900K

Homes For Sale

315

Average Home Value

$467,697

Median Lot Size

22,215 Sq Ft

% Renters

30%

Average Household Income

$87,626

% of College Grads

17.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Granite Hills High School

9th to 12th
Public

High Desert Premier Academy

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C-

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9th to 12th
Public

Norm Schmidt Park

Brewster Park

Mendel Park

Civic Center Dog Park

Sycamore Rocks Park

Thunderbird Park

Yucca Loma Park

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Vanguard Preparatory School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Apple Valley, CA and is served by the Apple Valley Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,151 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Vanguard Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $467,697. Discover additional schools in the area, like Granite Hills High School, High Desert Premier Academy, Apple Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Apple Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vanguard Preparatory School.

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