Walden Center & School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Berkeley, CA
2446 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Berkeley since at least 2011
In Berkeley, California, Walden Center & School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 67 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 174 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 67
- Teachers
- 8.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 32 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Walden Center & School
What grades does Walden Center & School serve?
Walden Center & School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Walden Center & School?
About 67 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Walden Center & School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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