The Gooden School inspires students to be intellectually curious and resilient while preparing them to lead lives of kindness, integrity, and respect.
School Philosophy
Located in Sierra Madre and serving families throughout the San Gabriel Valley and beyond, The Gooden School has a long tradition of delivering an education that not only prepares students for life beyond middle school, but also recognizes that these years are precious and should be enjoyable, memorable, and transformative.
Learning at Gooden is a journey of adventure and discovery. From kindergarten through eighth grade, our students benefit from a purposeful curriculum within which they learn to read music and play instruments, engage in the Gooden art and STEAM programs, study Latin and Spanish, and participate in community engagement projects. They build self-confidence, develop resilience, and discover their individual voices.
Every day our students are challenged and encouraged by their teachers so that they understand how academic and creative challenges lead them to achieve their personal best. Through this broad and rich curriculum, Gooden students are encouraged to discover and celebrate their unique talents, whether these are academic, athletic, artistic, or in leadership.
Gooden is a welcoming and inclusive community, underpinned by Episcopal philosophy. We model a culture of mutual respect, emphasized in our motto “Respect for Self, Respect for Others, and Respect for the World.”
Our students, in all their diversity, are appreciated for who they are and who they want to be.
Fast Facts
Grades: K-8
Total Enrollment: 182
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Student Population: Coed
Founded: 1975
The Gooden School
192 N. Baldwin Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
626.355.2410