Welcome to a school which is dedicated to helping your child develop all aspects of their being.
We are dedicated to serving families who would like to offer their children universal values along with traditional subjects.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Ananda Living Wisdom School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1972
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Neat, Clean, Modest
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies from $5000 for kindergarten, $7000 for grades 1-8. Our high school is now online.
Admissions Director
Joy Horsfall
Admissions Associate
Jaya Bottaro
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Backpacking tripsdrama
Service projectsSolvers' League (Math program)
Club or Organization:
yoga
Arts and Music Programs:
musicvisual arts
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ananda Living Wisdom School cost?
Ananda Living Wisdom School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What sports does Ananda Living Wisdom School offer?
Ananda Living Wisdom School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Freestyle Skiing, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Ananda Living Wisdom School?
The application deadline for Ananda Living Wisdom School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Ananda Living Wisdom School is Mountain Valley School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Oakhaven Montessori School (10.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Mountain Valley School
All-boys | Alternative School
24077 State Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9057
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9057
4.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Echo Ridge Christian School ![Echo Ridge Christian School Photo]( "Echo Ridge Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15504 Liberty Cir
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2057
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2057
8.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Oakhaven Montessori School
Montessori School
13345 Rough Andready Hwy Rough
Rough And Ready, CA 95975
(530) 271-1258
Rough And Ready, CA 95975
(530) 271-1258
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students Tuition listed
Charis Youth Center
Special Education School
714 W Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-9800
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-9800
10.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Mount St. Marys Academy
(Catholic)
400 S Church Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4694
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4694
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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