Introduction

True education includes an adherence to fine character traits and worthy citizenship. It enables the student to see life in true focus and orients the individual to the real values of life.
— Mae Carden

Welcome to the Carden School of Fresno, Fresno County's premier nonsectarian private school. The Carden School of Fresno is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a superior classical education to children in preschool through eighth grade. CSOF is unique in that it is the only school in Fresno County that is able to offer the Carden Method ©, a proven system that emphasizes understanding, comprehension, independent thinking skills, and mastery of the fundamentals of education.

Carden School of Fresno appeals to families seeking academic excellence, civility, appropriate dress, safety, sportsmanship, and individuality. At CSOF, we offer an atmosphere that complements traditional family values. We develop individuality with dignity, confidence, and respect for self and others. We offer a well-integrated and proven curriculum delivered by professionals who share a passion for working with children.

We provide children with a strong foundation, preparing them for a lifetime of learning. Our required academic program includes art, music, foreign language, physical education, and computer instruction in addition to the basic core subjects: language arts, mathematics, geography, history, and science.

We are confident that CSOF offers a unique experience. We discourage pressure and rivalry and foster individual growth and independence. We encourage parental participation in school life and treasure the relationships we build with each family. If this is the educational experience and foundation you would like your child to have, we invite you to visit us at Carden School of Fresno.

Our outstanding curriculum is designed so that students graduating from CSOF excel in academically challenging secondary schools and higher education. Recent graduates have attended University High, San Joaquin Memorial, Fresno Christian, Clovis West, and Buchanan.