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Carden Academy of Whittier

9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604

Welcome to Carden Academy of Whittier, a Preschool through 8th-grade private school in Whittier, California. We offer an innovative program that supports your child`s advancement socially, creatively, physically, and intellectually. The Carden Method builds self-reliance, joyful learning in students, and students become independent thinkers. This strong academic program includes advanced math, classic literature, language arts, history, science and computers.

Enrichment clubs offer choir, chess, Spanish, dance, and after-school sports.

Hot lunch and extended day-care are available. Summer Program is also offered.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 146 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Year Founded

1964

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

146 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

82%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Carden Academy of Whittier Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms for K - 8th/No jackets

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

This is paid over a ten month period.

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jacquie Munnerlyn

Admissions Associate

Jacquie Munnerlyn

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

DanceSoccer

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ChessChoir

DanceSpanish

Tutoring

School Notes

Carden Preschool offers constructive guidance and the development of powers of observation. Experience with music, stories, physical activities, speech, vocabulary, rhythms, games, numbers, art and manipulatives.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Carden Academy of Whittier cost?

Carden Academy of Whittier's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Carden Academy of Whittier?

The acceptance rate of Carden Academy of Whittier is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Carden Academy of Whittier offer?

Carden Academy of Whittier offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer and Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for Carden Academy of Whittier?

The application deadline for Carden Academy of Whittier is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 146 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,090 for elementary schools and $23,534 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).