Carden Academy of Whittier
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Whittier, CA
9920 Mills Ave, Whittier, CA 90609
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in Whittier
- Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in California
In Whittier, California, Carden Academy of Whittier is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 95 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Christian elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 95
- Teachers
- 13 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Christian elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Christian elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Carden Academy of Whittier
What grades does Carden Academy of Whittier serve?
Carden Academy of Whittier serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Carden Academy of Whittier?
About 95 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Carden Academy of Whittier?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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