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Ranchito Runs The Extra Mile
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About Us

Welcome to the home of the Ranchito Roadrunners! Located in a quiet neighborhood in Panorama City, Ranchito Avenue Elementary School for Advanced Studies and Spanish Dual Language Academy provides exceptional student-centered programs, services and opportunities that empower all diverse learners to achieve the greatest potential in their academic and personal lives. To enhance the development of the whole child, students participate in Orchestra, Dance, and Visual Arts. Ranchito offers after school programs which include Robotics, Science Club, Math Academies, YS, and YDP. By integrating technology throughout our curriculum via one to one devices, fostering inquiry, and the use of creativity and critical thinking skills to solve real world problems, our Roadrunners are inspired to become responsible digital citizens as well as leaders in our global society.
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News & Announcements

K orientation

PAL, TKCC, TK, and Kindergarten Orientation

Come and meet your child’s teacher and Ranchito’s Instructional Leadership Team. We will review the Instructional Program Options and discuss important school procedures. All parents in attendance will be entered into a raffle to win a Ranchito tote bag filled with school supplies and books! We hope to see you there!
BTS Zoom

Back to School Informational Zoom Meeting

All families are invited! to join us virtually to meet our Instructional Leadership Team and discover more about our instructional program options and essential school procedures. We hope to see you there!
Monday, August 11 from 3:00-4:00 pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 865 7172 0857
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School Uniform Sale

School Uniform Sale: Wednesday, August 13 from 8:00-12:00 pm at the main entrance on Ranchito Avenue.
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Calendar

Aug 14

First day of the 2025-2026 school year! Welcome back, Roadrunners!

Aug 26

Back to School Night

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Aug 29

Admission Day - NO SCHOOL!

Sep 1

Labor Day - NO SCHOOL!

Sep 8

Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser

Sep 1

Labor Day

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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Our Mission

The teachers, administrators, and staff at Ranchito Avenue School are dedicated to educating, challenging, and inspiring students to meet their full potential. Parents, teacher and students at Ranchito will work together, through rigorous instruction and technology, to improve student learning and enable all students to achieve high academic standards. Students will be faced with challenges in critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and communication. These 21st Century skills will enable our students to be on their way to be college and career ready.
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