Very Good
#449 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 25% of private schools
Walden School
Elementary School
74 S SAN GABRIEL BLVD, Pasadena, CA 91107
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#449 of 1,787
In Pasadena
#9 of 21
public schools
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Walden School
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About Walden School
Walden School is a private elementary school in Pasadena, CA. Walden School serves approximately 154 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Walden School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 154 students, Walden School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Walden School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Walden 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 Walden School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Pasadena, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Walden School (this school) | 7.1 |
| Willard Elementary | 5.2 |
| Hamilton Elementary | 7.7 |
| Norma Coombs Elementary | 5.1 |
| CIS Academy | 7.7 |
| Field (Eugene) Elementary | 9.3 |
| Marshall Fundamental | 7.9 |
| Webster Elementary | 5.3 |
| Don Benito Fundamental | 5.6 |
| McKinley | 3.8 |
| Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary | 6.8 |
| Madison Elementary | 4.4 |
| Blair High | 7.2 |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet | 6.8 |
| Washington Elementary STEM Magnet | 5.0 |
| Alma Fuerte Public | 7.6 |
| San Rafael Elementary | 8.3 |
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
74 S SAN GABRIEL BLVD, Pasadena, CA 91107
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Walden School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hamilton Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SS FELICITAS & PERPETUA SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby San Marino), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Pasadena, see our Pasadena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Works Pasadena | 0.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Teaching Great Children Pasadena | 0.5 mi | — |
| Options For Youth - Duarte Inc Pasadena | 0.5 mi | 2.6 |
| SAN MARINO MONTESSORI Pasadena | 0.6 mi | — |
| St. Gregory's A. & M. Hovsepian School Pasadena | 0.6 mi | — |
| ST GREGORYS A & M HOVSEPIAN SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Willard Elementary Pasadena | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pasadena | 0.9 mi | — |
| ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Hamilton Elementary Pasadena | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena | 1.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Villa Esperanza Services Pasadena | 1.0 mi | — |
| VILLA ESPERANZA SERVICES Pasadena | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Pasadena High Pasadena | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| CIS Academy Pasadena | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Saints Felicitas and Perpetua School San Marino | 1.2 mi | — |
| SS FELICITAS & PERPETUA SCHOOL San Marino | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Marianne Frostig Center of Educational Therapy Pasadena | 1.3 mi | — |
| Clairbourn School San Gabriel | 1.3 mi | — |
| CLAIRBOURN SCHOOL San Gabriel | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$124,880
Median Home Value
$1,106,600
Median Rent
$2,311/mo
Population
32,944
College Educated
58.9%
Homeownership
60.2%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
43.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walden School
What grades does Walden School serve?
Walden School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Walden School?
Walden School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Walden School rank in CA?
Walden School ranks #449 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Walden School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walden School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Walden School a private school?
Yes, Walden 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 Walden School a religious school?
No, Walden School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (626) 792-6166
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