Very Good
#311 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 17% of private schools
The Waverly School
School
67 W BELLEVUE DR, Pasadena, CA 91105
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#311 of 1,787
In Pasadena
#6 of 21
public schools
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About The Waverly School
The Waverly School is a private school in Pasadena, CA. The Waverly School serves approximately 321 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. The Waverly School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, The Waverly School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Waverly School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Waverly School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Pasadena, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Waverly School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Blair High | 7.2 |
| McKinley | 3.8 |
| Rose City High (Continuation) | 6.0 |
| San Rafael Elementary | 8.3 |
| Madison Elementary | 4.4 |
| Washington Elementary STEM Magnet | 5.0 |
| Alma Fuerte Public | 7.6 |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet | 6.8 |
| Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary | 6.8 |
| Hamilton Elementary | 7.7 |
| John Muir High | 6.9 |
| Marshall Fundamental | 7.9 |
| Webster Elementary | 5.3 |
| Norma Coombs Elementary | 5.1 |
| Learning Works | 4.1 |
| Pasadena High | 8.0 |
| CIS Academy | 7.7 |
| Options For Youth - Duarte Inc | 2.6 |
| Willard Elementary | 5.2 |
| Field (Eugene) Elementary | 9.3 |
Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Pasadena
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
67 W BELLEVUE DR, Pasadena, CA 91105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Waverly School may also want to explore other schools in the area. WESTRIDGE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SEQUOYAH SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS) (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Grove), with a very similar rating. Additionally, SEQUOYAH (rated 7.0/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Pasadena, see our Pasadena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah School Pasadena | 0.2 mi | — |
| SEQUOYAH Pasadena | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Maranatha High School Pasadena | 0.4 mi | — |
| MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Mayfield Junior School Pasadena | 0.5 mi | — |
| ENCHANTED CASTLE PASADENA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.6 mi | — |
| St. Andrew Catholic School Pasadena | 0.8 mi | — |
| Westridge School for Girls Pasadena | 0.8 mi | — |
| WESTRIDGE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Pasadena | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| MAYFIELD SENIOR SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Mayfield Senior School Pasadena | 0.8 mi | — |
| Blair High Pasadena | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| SEQUOYAH SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS) Grove | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| McKinley Pasadena | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Westmoreland Academy Pasadena | 1.1 mi | — |
| New Horizon School Pasadena Pasadena | 1.2 mi | — |
| NEW HORIZON SCHOOL PASADENA Pasadena | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Rose City High (Continuation) Pasadena | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Living Waters Academy Pasadena | 1.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$156,835
Median Home Value
$1,615,700
Median Rent
$2,988/mo
Population
12,546
College Educated
73.3%
Homeownership
53.2%
Avg Commute
26.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Median Age
47.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Century Academy Thousand Oaks, CA | 7.4 |
| HORIZON PREP Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 7.4 |
| Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel Redlands, CA | 7.4 |
| SAN FRANCISCO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Francisco, CA | 7.5 |
| SEQUOYAH SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS) Grove, CA | 7.5 |
| CONTRA COSTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Walnut Creek, CA | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Waverly School
What grades does The Waverly School serve?
The Waverly School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Waverly School?
The Waverly School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Waverly School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Waverly School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Waverly School rank in CA?
The Waverly School ranks #311 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Waverly School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Waverly School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Waverly School a private school?
Yes, The Waverly School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Waverly School a religious school?
No, The Waverly School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (626) 792-5940
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