Santa Susana School in Chatsworth, California, serves 117 students from pre–kindergarten through seventh grade in a nonsectarian, central city setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 15 teachers supporting its co–educational elementary and secondary programs.
As a California K–7 private school, Santa Susana School holds memberships in Association Montessori International, the European Council for International Schools, and The Association of Boarding Schools.
The student body includes 26 percent students of color, reflecting part of the diversity within the Chatsworth community.
Located in central Chatsworth, Santa Susana School offers an academic program with a nonsectarian orientation for families seeking a small enrollment environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Student Body
Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Santa Susana School?
The application deadline for Santa Susana School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91s
The nearest high school to Santa Susana School is Sierra Canyon School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Me'raj Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Of Chatsworth (0.5 miles away)
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Montessori Of Chatsworth
Montessori School
10616 Andora Ave
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(818) 709-2980
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 709-2980
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Stoney Point Montessori Preschool & Infant Care
Daycare / Preschool
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(818) 280-3711
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 280-3711
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 80 students Tuition listed
Me'raj Academy ![Me'raj Academy Photo - Children walked the entire Golden Gate bridge. SFO trip _2012.]( "Me'raj Academy Photo - Children walked the entire Golden Gate bridge. SFO trip _2012.")
(Islamic)
11070 Old Santa Susana Pass Rd
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 886-5831
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 886-5831
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11052 Independence Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,140 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9925 Mason Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1454
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1454
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 25 students Acceptance rate listed
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