School Directories
There is a reason families come from all over the San Gabriel Valley to be part of Gooden’s nurturing, close-knit community. Our dedicated teachers and caring parents come together and participate in the shared purpose to educate our students to be productive, healthy and happy children today and responsible citizens tomorrow.
There is a reason families come from all over the San Gabriel Valley to be part of Gooden’s nurturing, close-knit community. Our dedicated teachers and caring parents come together and participate in the shared purpose to educate our students to be productive, healthy and happy children today and responsible citizens tomorrow.
Guided by our Episcopal identity, our students and alumni are recognized as much for their creativity, curiosity, compassion and commitment to service as they are for their academic, artistic and athletic achievement. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum offers a thoughtful balance and breadth of challenging experiences for every student
At Gooden, character is forged, futures are framed, lifelong connections are made and the lives of students, faculty, and families are forever changed for the good.
Together we inspire students and allow them to explore and cultivate who they are today, and ultimately prepare them to pursue their dreams tomorrow. We invite you to explore our school for your child and family.
cura ut valeas,
Jo-Anne Woolner
Head of School
ABOUT
Established in 1975 by several families in Sierra Madre to continue in the spirit of the School of the Ascension, The Gooden School serves a diverse student body of approximately 175 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The academic program includes instruction in the core subjects and students receive instruction in two foreign languages – Spanish and Latin. The Gooden School also enjoys a strong reputation for its arts and music program. All students participate in instrumental and visual arts instruction each week, and they also take part in drama productions. Since its founding, The Gooden School has stayed true to its purpose of providing a college-prep education where students are challenged and encouraged in an environment of inquiry and respect.