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Ananda Living Wisdom School Photo #5 - Drama class. Every year, the whole school puts on a night full of plays.

Ananda Living Wisdom School

14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
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 (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Ananda Living Wisdom School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Ananda Living Wisdom School Student 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

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).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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