The Walden School

901 N Providence Rd, Media, PA, 19063-0190
Tel: (610)892-8000
Grades: NS - 8 | 143 students
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The Walden School, a preschool through eighth grade independent school, promotes a high standard of academics in a peaceful and caring learning environment. Walden nurtures the whole child, ignites intellectual curiosity, and fosters independence in a culture of deep and abiding respect.

School Overview:
The Walden School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Year Founded 1967
Student Body
Total Students 143 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 30%
Average Class Size 20 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges between $6000 (3 half day preschool program) and $11000 (full day elementary program)
Admissions Director Kathy Swierczek
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 12 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Science Investigators Drama Club
Spanish Club Sewing Session
Mindfulness Dancing with Ruby
Garden Club Singing Club
Kids Kitchen Art Club
Athletic Club Tiny Tennis

School Notes:

  • The Walden School’s purpose is to offer a child-centered education based on the Montessori philosophy of developing the whole child in a nurturing and caring environment. The school provides a process-oriented preschool through middle school curriculum to a diverse community of learners that affirms a child’s innate joy of discovery. We think of ourselves as sharing a journey with children, not charting their journey for them. By expecting them to be responsible and accountable, and treating them with respect, we help them become competent and confident learners. They develop a real love of learning that lasts long after they leave the school.

    • Profile last updated: 11/02/2012

Nearby Schools:

The Walden School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
Media-Providence Friends School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.6 mi. away
Rose Tree Day School
Gr. K | 0.6 mi. away
Nativity Bvm School
Gr. K-9 | 0.9 mi. away
Benchmark School
Gr. 1-8 | 1.4 mi. away
Davidson School Elwyn Inc
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 1.8 mi. away

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