The Gooden School

The Gooden School

Private Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
192 N Baldwin Ave,  Sierra Madre, CA
4.5
3.9
180 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jo-anne Woolner
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Annual Tuition
$22,830
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
35
Part Time Teachers
5

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 14 Reviews
5.0 Parent
7/28/2025
As a parent of an incoming first grader, we've already felt so welcomed by the tight-knit Gooden community. The teachers are collaborative, the administration listens to families and is proactive, and there's a clear focus on nurturing both heart and mind. We're especially excited about the strong character and arts programs—it's exactly what we were hoping to find.
5.0 Parent
7/25/2025
The Gooden School is truly a special place for all children. It is a loving, nurturing environment for all children to flourish. I have a 1st grader that has absolutely blossomed since starting kindergarten at the Gooden school. Our family feels very blessed to have found this community of amazing teachers, staff, and parents to surround ourselves with.
5.0 Parent
2/23/2022
My son attends The Gooden School and it was a perfect fit for he and our family. Small class sizes and dedicated teachers who show true interest in our child's education were evident from the jump. The school is always looking for new ways to expand the experience of the students and have made a strong push in the STEAM/STEM and arts areas. The other thing that makes Gooden unique is how dedicated and engaged the families are and how approachable the administration and teachers make us all feel. This gem of a campus sits at the base of the San Gabriel mountains and the adorable little town of Sierra Madre is a great place to go following a school day.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 54 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/21/2026
As a new Kindergarten family at Gooden, our experience has been very great . From our perspective, Gooden is a caring and welcoming community that truly values diversity and families from many cultural and religious backgrounds.We have felt that the school genuinely cares about every child, regardle...
1.0 parent
1/9/2026
The Gooden School has the potential to be a top school in the area, but it falls depressingly short. A school is only as good as its teachers, and while there are some excellent educators who've been there for years, there’s also been a remarkable amount of turnover. Since the head of school operate...
5.0 parent
12/8/2025
Our son started Gooden in 4th grade and we couldn't be more impressed so far. He is thriving and loves it so much. He feels like he's party of a family there, and the other kids and teachers have been unbelievably welcoming. They really "get" him, and that's been amazing to watch.
3.0 parent
11/3/2025
The quality of the education is inconsistent. While some aspects meet high standards, others fall significantly short. We were assured of a rigorous academic program and a robust arts curriculum, but the experiences our child shares from school suggest a troubling gap between those promises and the...

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The Gooden School is a private Episcopal school for students in grades K-8 located at 192 N Baldwin Ave in Sierra Madre, in the Sierra Madre neighborhood. Annual tuition is $22,830. The school has a total enrollment of 180 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. The Gooden School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $1,539,313. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alverno Heights Academy, La Salle College Preparatory, Arroyo Pacific Academy, and more. Learn more about what Sierra Madre has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Gooden School.

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