The Chadwick Experience
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Chadwick offers your child an engaging education that sparks curiosity, develops character and prepares them to make a positive, meaningful impact on the world. Students here don't just memorize content – they explore how ideas evolve, why their ideas matter and how to apply them. We nurture and guide students on every step of their growth, helping them build essential skills that will serve them throughout their lives. It's an immersive experience that compels participation and ignites potential. |
The Brilliance of Balance: By the Numbers
8:1
student-to-teacher ratio
100%
of graduates attend four-year colleges
45 acre
campus on the Palos Verdes Peninsula
K-12
learning on one connected campus
GRADES K-5
Village School – Inspiring the Joy of Learning
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Chadwick's K-5 Village School offers an experiential curriculum that addresses all aspects of a child’s development within a welcoming, nurturing environment. Lessons in the core subjects like reading, writing, problem-solving, art, music, physical education, Spanish and STEM are combined with an interactive approach that teaches students how to understand each other, work together and grow socially and emotionally. At Chadwick, we lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. |
GRADE 6
Sixth Grade – Balancing New Challenges with Care
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Our unique and joyful sixth-grade experience is intentionally built to help students navigate this important period in their lives with comfort and confidence. It blends the more challenging academics and pacing of Middle School with the care and support of Village School. Chadwick Sixers (as we call our sixth graders) get the best of both worlds so they can progress at a responsible and effective rate. It's a distinctive and beneficial experience at a pivotal time in your child's development. |
GRADES 7-8
Middle School – Building Confidence, Guiding Growth
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We help students navigate the exciting and challenging Middle School years, showing them the value in trying new things, exploring their sense of self and connecting with others. With a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum, lessons in leadership and character development, and expanded opportunities in STEM, athletics and the arts, students open their minds to new passions worthy of further pursuit. It's an education where growth is supported and celebrated. |
GRADES 9-12
Upper School – Preparing Students for College and Life
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Chadwick’s Upper School features a high-level, rigorous curriculum and engaging co-curriculars that put an emphasis on depth of learning, critical and creative thinking, real-world learning experiences and independence. Students work hand in hand with their teachers and college counselors to map out a direction that best suits their individual goals, talents and interests. Our graduates leave prepared and ready to make an impact. |
CO-CURRICULARS
Growing the Whole Child
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At Chadwick, students are so much more than just one thing. Our rigorous academics are complemented by extensive co-curriculars including performing and visual arts, high-level athletics, Outdoor Education and Global Education Programs that build resilience, character and leadership. This well-rounded approach helps us develop open-minded, globally aware and empathetic leaders. Learn more about our educational programs below. |
