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Chadwick School

#5 in Best Private K-12 Schools in California
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • K-12
  • Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
  • 71 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Sports
    B+
Address
26800 Academy Dr
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
Telephone
(310) 377-1543
Website
chadwickschool.org

Applying

Application Deadline
January 8
Application Fee
$125
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$37,420
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
19%
Average Financial Aid
$27,800
From Chadwick School

Chadwick School is a private, K-12 co-educational day school dedicated to developing global citizens with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge, and the ability to lead. Our emphasis on our core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, fairness, and compassion prepares students to succeed throughout school, college, and in life.

We bring out the best in our students through experiential learning, challenging academics, unparalleled global experiences, a nationally distinguished outdoor education program, outstanding athletics, and an award-winning visual and performing arts program.

Chadwick School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
—
Average SAT
1350
128 responses
Average ACT
31
71 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
Poll
78%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 9 responses
Report
  • Homecoming Week and Class Colors Day
    56%
  • leaving at the end of the day
    11%
  • Theatrics
    11%
  • TROOPS
    11%
  • Wickchella
    11%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
830
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
Poll
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
86%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
Living in the Area
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Cost of Living
    D-
  4. Good for Families
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$57,952
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,264
National
$949
Median Home Value
$465,000
National
$184,700

Chadwick School Reviews

71 reviews
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What an amazing place Chadwick is! Academically, the small class sizes allow the teachers time to adapt to the needs of the kids. In my own experience at the school I was amazed when I went to college and found classes almost universally to be a breeze thanks to Chadwick. The school entirely subscribes to a whole child philosophy, where you can load up your schedule with as many challenging classes as you like with a talented group of students, but they strongly encourage going beyond traditional academics: Outdoor ed – Each year your child will embark upon an outdoor education trip as a class where they form friendships and lifelong bonds and challenging themselves mentally and physically in ways you just can’t in the classroom. Performing and visual arts – Your child will be strongly encouraged to get outside of their comfort zone and participate in a rigorous, well-developed arts curriculum. I can confidently say Chadwick is a very special place.
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Teachers are absolutely phenomenal! School enthusiastically supports kids with unique interests and encourages them to go for it! Campus is stunning - very simple, not fancy, tons of trees and beautiful spaces for kids to breathe.
Chadwick School is truly a special place. I've had the incredible opportunity to spend several years here, and I have made (and continue to make) outstanding relationships with peers, faculty, and staff. All--if not most--students here are helpful and caring, and the faculty truly has the students' interests at the forefront of what they do. The staff are further helpful, and I'm lucky to have made some close relationships with a few of them over the years. Chadwick used to be quite bad at sports, but it's turning that around with greater emphasis on athletic performance that spreads to every student on campus.