History

For almost half a century Village School has been home to families from throughout Los Angeles who seek community in a learning environment that celebrates childhood and challenge. “A School Exists for Each Child in It” read an early promotional brochure for the school then known as “Palisades Village and Middle Schools.”  This was a particularly forward-thinking approach in the late 1970s and demonstrates that from the start, a commitment to recognizing each student as an individual has been a fundamental principle of Village School. The school’s belief that a strong academic program must be complemented by a robust social-emotional component was also ahead of its time.  In the decades since, our pioneering Village Values have continually guided the student experience while we embrace the founding tradition of innovation. Village remains a school always seeking to grow and evolve, to respond to the needs of students, and to reflect the most current best practices.