Private school · Pasadena
Walden School
An independent progressive school in Pasadena for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, with specialist classes and outdoor education.
- Ages
- Ages 4–12
- Price
- Ask the provider
- Where
- 74 S San Gabriel Blvd, Pasadena
Walden School (Pre-K to 6)
Walden School is an independent progressive school for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade at 74 South San Gabriel Boulevard in Pasadena. Its tagline is 'At Walden, Wisdom Comes From Wonder,' and learning is grounded in child-led inquiry, experience and collaboration, with principles of social justice and inclusion. Specialist classes include art, dance, library, music, physical education, science and technology, Spanish and storytelling. Outdoor education, field trips and service learning are part of the program. Pre-Kindergarten is offered, and The Village provides extended-day childcare. The 2023-24 federal private school survey counted 163 students and 17 teachers, a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. The school's phone number is (626) 792-6166.
- Private school
- 163 students
About Walden School
Walden School is an independent progressive school in Pasadena for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, at 74 South San Gabriel Boulevard. Its tagline is 'At Walden, Wisdom Comes From Wonder.' The school describes its learning as grounded in inquiry, experience and collaboration, with child-led inquiry and principles of social justice and inclusion. The 2023-24 federal private school survey counted 163 students and 17 teachers.
Where and how to reach them
74 S San Gabriel BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
Details from waldenschool.net, checked October 9, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Walden School before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.
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