The Waverly School

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The Waverly School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
67 W Bellevue Dr,  Pasadena, CA
4.0
4.1
321 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Heidi Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$36,029

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
31
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
26
Math
22
English
28
Reading
30
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
White
51.7%
Two or more races
21.8%
Hispanic
13.4%
Asian
8.4%
Black
3.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#41 Best HS for the Arts in California
#69 Best Private K12 Schools in California
#171 Best Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 24 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 23 Students
New York University 21 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 18 Students
University of California - Berkeley 17 Students
University of Southern California 17 Students
Loyola Marymount University 15 Students
Occidental College 15 Students
University of California - Davis 13 Students
Cal Poly 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 13 Students
Business 9 Students
History 9 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Philosophy 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Communications 6 Students
Anthropology 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 28 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
10/14/2017
The Waverly School is without a doubt the best school I have ever attended. I am currently an 8th grader and I could not be happier. The teachers are amazing, engaging and interactive. If you have a question, you never feel afraid to ask. The kids are wonderful. If I had one suggestion I would say that it would be nice to have more student led clubs.
5.0 Niche User
4/8/2016
Waverly taught me how to apply facts I learn.
3.0 Niche User
2/18/2015
Apart from teachers, staff and school management the environment and student that make up Waverly is unique. One of my favorite experiences if not the best one, has to be the field trip to Costa Rica. This permitted me to learn more about the outside. I am not sure if I would choose this school if I could do it all over.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 13 Reviews
4.0 parent
8/20/2025
Waverly provides a wonderful and supportive environment for learning. It truly is "progressive" education. As kids mature though each grade, they return to subject matter, delving more deeply into each topic to facilitate a depth of understanding and a life long love for learning. The school itself...
5.0 parent
8/5/2025
Our family has been at Waverly for over 10 years, starting in preschool, and overall it has been a truly positive experience. No school is perfect, but Waverly’s strong sense of community consistently shines through. The genuine care and connection among students, teachers, and families have created...
5.0 parent
3/16/2024
We wanted to send our children to Waverly before we even moved to California and we love it even more than we could have imagined. Our daughters are almost done with their first year and we are beyond impressed with how they have grown over the year. The teachers are thoughtful and kind and, I think...
5.0 parent
3/9/2024
We LOVE The Waverly School. Our son began in 5th, and has flourished ever since; growing academically, socially and emotionally. His teachers and faculty are dedicated and engaged, even curating curriculum around his higher reading level, interest in science and specific clubs. We appreciate the clo...

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The Waverly School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 67 W Bellevue Dr in Pasadena, CA. Annual tuition is $36,029. The school has a total enrollment of 321 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. The Waverly School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,236,567. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southwestern Academy, Pasadena Waldorf School, John Muir High School, and more. Learn more about what Pasadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Waverly School.

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