Ananda Living Wisdom School (2025 Profile)

14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA 95959

Ananda Living Wisdom School Photo #1 - The boys went to visit La Cité Écologique de Ham-Nord last year in Canada.

Ananda Living Wisdom School Photo #2 - Girls trip to the sustainable Polestar community in Hawaii

Ananda Living Wisdom School Photo #3 - A picture of the 2014 high school's service, adventure trip to an orphanage in Mexico. The students served, got to know the kids there, practiced their Spanish, and learned how to put themselves into someone else's shoes.

Ananda Living Wisdom School Photo #4 - We hosted a group from La Cité Écologique de Ham-Nord. Here is a group photo of our group and theirs. It is nice to meet other like-minded people.

Ananda Living Wisdom School Photo #5 - Elementary chemistry class

Ananda Living Wisdom School Photo #6 - Drama class. Every year, the whole school puts on a night full of plays.

Ananda Living Wisdom School Photo #7 - A student in the high school art class working on the famous artwork project. The students research a famous artist, learn about their medium, and have to imitate one of their paintings as well as add one subtle difference.

Welcome to a school which is dedicated to helping your child develop all aspects of their being.

We are dedicated to serving families who would like to offer their children universal values along with traditional subjects.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 25 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1972

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 6, 2025

Student Body

Total Students

25 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Ananda Living Wisdom School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Average SAT score

1220

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Neat, Clean, Modest

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies from $5000 for kindergarten, $7000 for grades 1-8. Our high school is now online.

Admissions Director

Joy Horsfall

Admissions Associate

Jaya Bottaro

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

Basketball, Freestyle Skiing, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Backpacking trips, drama, Service projects, Solvers' League (Math program)

Club or Organization:
yoga

Arts and Music Programs:
music, visual arts

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ananda Living Wisdom School cost?

Ananda Living Wisdom School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What sports does Ananda Living Wisdom School offer?

Ananda Living Wisdom School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Freestyle Skiing, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Ananda Living Wisdom School?

The application deadline for Ananda Living Wisdom School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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