Montclair College Preparatory School, Private preparatory school in Van Nuys, California, United States.
Montclair College Preparatory School was a private school in Van Nuys serving students in grades 9 through 12. The campus included classrooms, art studios, sports facilities, and common areas where students could work together on projects.
The school was founded in 1956 by Vernon E. Simpson and operated as an independent institution in the San Fernando Valley for decades. It closed in 2012 after more than 50 years of serving students.
Students participated in numerous activities including yearbook production, newspaper publishing, science journals, and literary magazines to develop their communication skills.
The school no longer operates and cannot be visited today. Those interested in its history and notable alumni can find information through local archives and historical records.
Two acclaimed film directors, Paul Thomas Anderson and Curtis Hanson, attended the school before becoming influential in the film industry. Their time there marked an early chapter in what would become notable creative careers.
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