Our History
From a founding vision to an authorized IB World School, the story of Granada Preparatory School.
How It Began
Granada Preparatory School was founded with a simple but powerful belief: that children learn best when they are known, valued, and challenged within a caring community. From its earliest days, GPS set out to be a school where every child matters, not just as a student, but as a whole person.
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Granada Preparatory School offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), authorized since 2017, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP), authorized since 2020. Our Preschool through Grade 8 students benefit from a rigorous academic foundation that emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and global citizenship.
Today, GPS combines a strong academic program with a close-knit community dedicated to developing kind, creative, and confident leaders prepared to make a positive impact on the world.
Key Milestones
IB PYP Authorization
GPS earns authorization as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme, bringing a globally recognized framework to its youngest learners.
Campus Established
GPS establishes its campus in Granada Hills, continuing a tradition of nurturing curious, compassionate, and globally minded learners in the San Fernando Valley.
IB MYP Authorization
GPS extends its IB authorization to include the Middle Years Programme, offering a complete IB continuum from Preschool through 8th Grade.
Peace Learner Program
The Peace Learner Program is established, bringing restorative practices and conflict resolution to every member of the GPS community.
GPS Today
With 150 students, 34 faculty, and a 7:1 ratio, GPS combines a strong academic program with a close-knit community dedicated to developing kind, creative, and confident leaders.
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