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Hadley School

5.00 (1 review)

11703 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601

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Tel: (562) 699-0539

www.thehadleyschool.com

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Our buildings and yards were designed for the specific needs of the young child.

We have over 10,000 square feet of indoor play space. Each classroom has an adjoining play yard that is equipped with play equipment appropriate to the students' motor development. Large shade trees and restful areas are available for quiet play. Hadley School offers computer classes in our special Computer Lab. We are also delighted to have two swimming pools on our premises. Our students look forward to water play during the summer months. We are proud to have served the community since 1943 at this same location.

OUR PHILOSOPHY We believe a child's first school experience should be in a loving and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to develop their natural desire to learn. Our goal is to provide a wealth of experiences in a happy and healthy environment to help your child develop socially, emotionally, physically, and above all, intellectually.

OUR PROGRAM Our program is academically based so that our students have the optimum opportunity for learning.

Our year-round program includes reading readiness, pre-math, music, safety, story-time; self help skills, clay, dough, easel painting, finger painting, cutting and pasting, puzzles, science, and motor development.

The children's day is divided into indoor and outdoor activities.

During the summer, recreational swimming is provided for all students in our pools.

Swimming instruction is also available to our students for an additional nominal fee.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 105 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Hadley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2

Year Founded

1943

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

105 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

81%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Weekly

Admissions Director

Julia York

School Notes

Although the school is open between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., our academic program begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m. We prefer your pre-school child attend school at least between the program hours. Elementary grade students must attend between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hadley School often compared to?

Hadley School is often viewed alongside schools like Broadoaks School Of Whittier College by visitors of our site.

What is Hadley School's ranking?

Hadley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Hadley School?

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

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5 2/16/2024

Great school.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 105 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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