Walden School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Pasadena, CA
74 S San Gabriel Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Pasadena since at least 2011
In Pasadena, California, Walden School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 163 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. The school day runs about 8 hours, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 163
- Teachers
- 17 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 62 girls, 101 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 63% 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
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
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 School
What grades does Walden School serve?
Walden School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Walden School?
About 163 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Walden School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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