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Why Families Choose Granada Preparatory School

When you're choosing a school, you're choosing a community, a philosophy, and a future. Here's why families choose GPS.

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A school small enough to know every child, ambitious enough to prepare them for the world.

Granada Preparatory School is an authorized IB World School in Northridge, California, where 150 students and 34 faculty members create one of the most personalized learning environments in the San Fernando Valley. Every child is known, challenged, and celebrated.

The GPS Difference

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IB World School

One of the few schools in the San Fernando Valley authorized for both PYP and MYP, a globally recognized framework that develops critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

5,700+IB schools worldwide
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Every Student Is Known

With 150 students and a 7:1 ratio, teachers know every child by name, understand their learning style, and tailor instruction to their strengths and challenges.

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Peace Learning Center

A school-wide program teaching conflict resolution, restorative practices, and social-emotional skills, practiced by every student, teacher, and parent.

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Top High School Placement

GPS graduates consistently earn acceptance to Harvard-Westlake, Brentwood, Cate, Milken, and other top high schools in Los Angeles and beyond.

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“GPS changed our family's life. The teachers don't just know our son's name . They know his dreams, his challenges, and exactly how to bring out his best.”
, Sarah M., GPS Parent
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Small School, Big Impact

With approximately 150 students and 34 faculty members, GPS offers something rare: a school where every child is truly known. Teachers understand each student's learning style, celebrate their strengths, and provide support before anyone falls behind.

This isn't just small, it's intentionally small. Because when a teacher knows your child, everything changes.

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The GPS Experience

Where inquiry, creativity, and community come together

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Where Our Graduates Thrive

GPS graduates earn acceptance to the most competitive high schools in Los Angeles, not because we drill test prep, but because IB develops the skills top schools value most.

Harvard-WestlakeBrentwood SchoolCate SchoolMilken Community SchoolOakwood SchoolIdyllwild Arts AcademyViewpoint SchoolCampbell HallChaminade College PreparatoryLouisville High SchoolNotre Dame High SchoolSierra Canyon School
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“We toured five schools. Within 10 minutes at GPS, we knew this was different. Our daughter hasn't stopped smiling since.”
, The Patel Family, GPS Parents

Questions About Choosing GPS

GPS is one of the few IB World Schools in the area offering both PYP (K–5) and MYP (6–8). Combined with our 7:1 ratio, Peace Learning Center, and emphasis on inquiry-based learning, we offer a uniquely personalized and globally minded education.
IB students develop critical thinking, research skills, and international perspective. Research shows MYP students are 34% more likely to take AP exams in high school. Learn more about IB at GPS.
Our size is our strength. With 150 students and 34 faculty, every child receives individualized attention, meaningful relationships, and a community that feels like family. Many families choose GPS specifically for this.
The Peace Learning Center is a school-wide program where every member of the GPS community commits to shared agreements around respect, empathy, and conflict resolution. Explore the Peace Learning Center.
GPS graduates earn acceptance to top high schools including Harvard-Westlake, Brentwood, Cate, Milken, Oakwood, and Sierra Canyon. See full placement results.
The IB MYP framework develops independent research, critical thinking, time management, and communication skills. Our Middle Years community project gives students real-world experience before they graduate.

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