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Vanguard Preparatory

Apple Valley, California · Grades K to 8 · Apple Valley Unified

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About Vanguard Preparatory

Located in Apple Valley, California, Vanguard Preparatory is a public school for kindergarten through grade 8. It reported 1,153 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Apple Valley. With about 47.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 24.2 students per teacher. Apple Valley Unified runs 14 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in San Bernardino County. There are 11 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	12951 Mesquite Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308
Phone	(760) 961-1066
School district	Apple Valley Unified
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,153
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	47.6
Students per teacher	24.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, San Bernardino County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 060001711122). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

High Desert Premier AcademyPublic · Grades K to 12Apple Valley · 1.2 mi Granite Hills HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Apple Valley · 1.5 mi Apple Valley Virtual AcademyPublic · Grades K to 8Apple Valley · 1.6 mi Rancho Verde ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Apple Valley · 2 mi Apple Valley HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Apple Valley · 2 mi Yucca Loma ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Apple Valley · 2.1 mi Sandia AcademyPublic · Grades K to 8Apple Valley · 2.5 mi Mariana AcademyPublic · Grades K to 8Apple Valley · 3.3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Vanguard Preparatory serve?

Vanguard Preparatory serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Vanguard Preparatory?

Vanguard Preparatory reported 1,153 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Preparatory?

About 24.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,153 students and 47.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Vanguard Preparatory a public or charter school?

Vanguard Preparatory is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Vanguard Preparatory in?

Vanguard Preparatory is part of Apple Valley Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/apple-valley-unified/

Where is Vanguard Preparatory located?

Vanguard Preparatory is at 12951 Mesquite Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308. The phone number is (760) 961-1066.

How many other schools are near Vanguard Preparatory?

There are 11 other schools within 5 miles of Vanguard Preparatory in our directory.