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Carden School of Fresno

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Fresno, CA

6901 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93710

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Fresno
  • Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12

In Fresno, California, Carden School of Fresno is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 135 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 25% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 177 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
135
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 59 girls, 76 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 55% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    108’11–12127’13–14119’15–16120’17–18135’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K23
    122
    214
    39
    413
    519
    617
    79
    89

    Student body

    Asian33%
    White31%
    Black14%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Two or more races9%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

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    What grades does Carden School of Fresno serve?

    Carden School of Fresno serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Carden School of Fresno?

    About 135 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Carden School of Fresno?

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