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Hadley School

Independent school · Grades K–2

Whittier, CA

11703 E Hadley St, Whittier, CA 90601

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Whittier
  • Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in California
  • Serving families in Whittier since at least 2011

In Whittier, California, Hadley School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 2nd grade. About 10 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of independent elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 184 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–2
Students
10
Teachers
2.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 6 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
184 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of independent elementary schools in California (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    13’11–1231’13–1419’15–1614’17–1841’19–2021’21–2210’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K3
    14
    23

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino80%
    White20%

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Hadley School

    What grades does Hadley School serve?

    Hadley School serves grades K–2.

    How many students attend Hadley School?

    About 10 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hadley School?

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