Walden offers a flexible and unique educational program that focuses on the development of each student's artistic, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth, building upon children`s intrinsic desire to know about the world.
Led by excited, passionate teachers, who utilize hands-on activities and big-picture thinking, Walden students are motivated and eager learners, who take pride in their work and who take responsibility for their actions. Walden's high academic standards require students to produce original ideas and work to the best of their ability
Arts and Music Programs: Chorus, Drama, Performing Arts.
School Notes
Our progressive approach to learning, with a 1:10
teacher/student ratio, allows each student to excel and progress
far beyond the standards of a regular classroom. Seminar-based
classes (even in our elementary school) require active
participation from each student. Engaging students to become
involved and excited about learning is the result. Our graduates
have been accepted at New College, Smith, Elon, Wake Forest,
University of Richmond, College of William and Mary, Vanderbuilt,
Stetson, Rollins, FAU, and University of Maine among
others. Walden fosters independent thinking and personal
responsibility for success, and our students graduate well prepared
to succeed in college and beyond.
Grades: 5-12 | 68 students4.5 miles 341 North Orlando Avenue Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 772-8727
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(4 reviews)
59/4/2019
We wanted more for our daughter and that's why we chose Walden Community School. We wanted her to love learning and to be excited about going to school every day. On top of that, we wanted her to be safe and in an environment that would give her the freedom that she needs to express herself and learn from her peers. The curriculum is extraordinary and I'm constantly blown away by the critical thinking and creative writing skills that she's been developing at Walden.
- Posted by Parent - Thali Sugisawa
510/7/2018
Walden Community School provides a unique learning experience for students. Both of our children attend Walden.This is my son`s fifth year here and we couldn`t be happier. The personal attention and student to teacher ratio is hard to beat! The teachers are very passionate about their jobs and are great at motivating the kids to learn. Students can learn at their own pace. The curriculum is really interesting and keeps the kids engaged. Our kids love going to school and couldn't wait to get back as summer was coming to an end. We love Walden!
- Posted by Parent - Parent
510/6/2018
I have 5 children and am a Montessori teacher who stumbled upon Walden Community School by lucky chance. With an extremely low student:teacher ratio and a tailor-made curriculum of project-based learning, it is unlike any other school my family has ever experienced. The director's passion and staff's dedication to best learning practices is evident as students learn, aspire and achieve beyond what is typical in other school settings. The community is warm, inclusive, creative and constructively challenging, inspiring children to reach their fullest potential. I would highly recommend Walden to any families seeking an alternative learning environment.
- Posted by Parent - Montessori Mom
510/6/2012
Walden now has over 20 kids in Middle and High School (no elementary). This is a great school where the students get individualized / differentiated instruction. Students are motivated and encouraged to do the best they can. The school focuses on academics -- but also on the "whole child" -- their emotional, physical, academically and social needs.
- Posted by Parent - eisen
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