Since our founding four decades ago, the pursuit of excellence has defined Sierra Canyon School. That commitment is reflected in our intentionally designed Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 program, which cultivates intellectual curiosity, creative exploration, and a love of learning.
Within a nurturing environment, Lower School students build authentic confidence and a strong moral compass, laying the groundwork for success in our Middle and Upper School divisions. By the time they graduate, Sierra Canyon students are exceptionally well-prepared—intellectually, emotionally, and ethically—for the demands of selective colleges and the opportunities beyond.
Lower Campus
Private Tours
All parents are invited to schedule a private tour of our beautiful campus. These personalized one-hour visits are designed for parents and include the required parent interview. This opportunity gives prospective families an authentic glimpse of our community in action and a chance to meet with an Admission Committee member. They are conducted Monday through Thursday mornings.
We are now scheduling visits for parents interested in the 2027-2028 school year. To schedule your private tour, please fill out our brief inquiry form and then contact us at [email protected] or (818) 882-8121.
Upper Campus
Private Tours
All families are invited to schedule a private tour of our campus. This opportunity gives prospective families a first-hand look at our entrepreneurial community and state-of-the-art facilities. Students are encouraged to accompany their parents. These personalized visits are conducted Monday through Friday mornings.
To schedule your private tour, please fill out our brief inquiry form and then contact us at [email protected], or (818) 882-8121.
Explore Our Campuses
Get to know Sierra Canyon School through the Interactive Maps and 360° Views. Our virtual tours offer a glimpse into our state-of-the-art facilities, engaging classrooms, and breathtaking campuses.
Get To Know Us
Bus Routes We offer multiple Lower School bus routes throughout the greater Los Angeles area to provide safe, reliable daily transportation for our elementary students. Routes and stops are reviewed annually to optimize convenience, and updated route schedules are shared with families before the school year begins.
Lower School Hours (7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) To support working families, Sierra Canyon Lower School offers Extended Day Care from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at no additional cost. This time includes unstructured supervised playtime before and after school. Additionally, students also have access to a robust array of afterschool enrichment classes.
AP Scores Our students consistently perform well in Advanced Placement courses. Results are shared with families annually, and Sierra Canyon adds one grade point for AP coursework in GPA calculation to reflect the rigor of these courses. In the spring of 2025, students took over 632 AP exams across 27 subjects, with a 94% average pass rate.
Athletics - The No Cut Policy At Sierra Canyon, every student-athlete who wants to participate will have the opportunity—there are no cuts in team tryouts. We believe in inclusive athletics, the benefits of teamwork, and allowing every student to develop their skills and confidence through active participation.
Theatre/Performing Arts - The No Cut Policy Our performing arts program is robust and comprehensive, with offerings in theater, music, dance, and vocal performance. Students get hands-on, immersive opportunities to act, direct, produce, and perform, supported by expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.
College Matriculation Sierra Canyon’s college counseling team works closely with each student to define goals, build a competitive profile, and secure placements at top-tier universities. Our graduates go on to a broad range of prestigious institutions, well prepared for academic and personal success beyond Sierra Canyon.
Awards Our students regularly earn recognition in national and regional competitions. Whether it’s film editing, math challenges, bridge building, or interdisciplinary contests, their accomplishments reflect the creativity, analytical strength, and ambition we nurture daily.
- During the 2024-2025 school year, the Upper School Math Team earned 1st place at both the Fall and Spring USC Math Competitions, 1st place at La Cañada High School Aleph-5 Competition, and finished 1st in Los Angeles in the year-long California Math League contest.
- During the 2024-2025 school year, four students were selected by the prestigious All-American High School Film Festival to screen their films in NYC.
Peak Week Peak Week may be the most beloved signature program of Sierra Canyon’s Upper Campus. Each winter, Middle and Upper School students choose from dozens of local, domestic, and international adventures that take learning far beyond the classroom from 3-D printing and mindfulness retreats to college tours and cultural immersion in places like Spain, Italy, and New York City.
These one-of-a-kind experiences empower students to pursue their passions, collaborate with peers and faculty, and gain real-world perspective. Whether hiking through nature, filming in Los Angeles, or volunteering abroad, every Trailblazer returns inspired, confident, and ready to approach the rest of the year with renewed curiosity and creativity.
Signature Programs Sierra Canyon offers signature, specialized programs like architecture, engineering, film, photography, dance, vocal performance, and computer science—each designed to allow students to dive deeply into disciplines of passion. With project-based learning, real-world experiences, and expert mentorship, our students become creators, thinkers, and problem solvers.
We offer multiple Lower School bus routes throughout the greater Los Angeles area to provide safe, reliable daily transportation for our elementary students. Routes and stops are reviewed annually to optimize convenience, and updated route schedules are shared with families before the school year begins.
To support working families, Sierra Canyon Lower School offers Extended Day Care from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at no additional cost. This time includes unstructured supervised playtime before and after school. Additionally, students also have access to a robust array of afterschool enrichment classes.
Our students consistently perform well in Advanced Placement courses. Results are shared with families annually, and Sierra Canyon adds one grade point for AP coursework in GPA calculation to reflect the rigor of these courses. In the spring of 2025, students took over 632 AP exams across 27 subjects, with a 94% average pass rate.
At Sierra Canyon, every student-athlete who wants to participate will have the opportunity—there are no cuts in team tryouts. We believe in inclusive athletics, the benefits of teamwork, and allowing every student to develop their skills and confidence through active participation.
Our performing arts program is robust and comprehensive, with offerings in theater, music, dance, and vocal performance. Students get hands-on, immersive opportunities to act, direct, produce, and perform, supported by expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.
Sierra Canyon’s college counseling team works closely with each student to define goals, build a competitive profile, and secure placements at top-tier universities. Our graduates go on to a broad range of prestigious institutions, well prepared for academic and personal success beyond Sierra Canyon.
Our students regularly earn recognition in national and regional competitions. Whether it’s film editing, math challenges, bridge building, or interdisciplinary contests, their accomplishments reflect the creativity, analytical strength, and ambition we nurture daily.
- During the 2024-2025 school year, the Upper School Math Team earned 1st place at both the Fall and Spring USC Math Competitions, 1st place at La Cañada High School Aleph-5 Competition, and finished 1st in Los Angeles in the year-long California Math League contest.
- During the 2024-2025 school year, four students were selected by the prestigious All-American High School Film Festival to screen their films in NYC.
Peak Week may be the most beloved signature program of Sierra Canyon’s Upper Campus. Each winter, Middle and Upper School students choose from dozens of local, domestic, and international adventures that take learning far beyond the classroom from 3-D printing and mindfulness retreats to college tours and cultural immersion in places like Spain, Italy, and New York City.
These one-of-a-kind experiences empower students to pursue their passions, collaborate with peers and faculty, and gain real-world perspective. Whether hiking through nature, filming in Los Angeles, or volunteering abroad, every Trailblazer returns inspired, confident, and ready to approach the rest of the year with renewed curiosity and creativity.
Sierra Canyon offers signature, specialized programs like architecture, engineering, film, photography, dance, vocal performance, and computer science—each designed to allow students to dive deeply into disciplines of passion. With project-based learning, real-world experiences, and expert mentorship, our students become creators, thinkers, and problem solvers.
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You are welcome to participate in any or all of our visiting opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
Admission Team
If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Admission Team. It would be our pleasure to support you as your family explores Sierra Canyon School further.