Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Yearly Tuition: $29,248
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Golestan School
About the School
- Golestan Elementary School nurtures kind, courageous, and thoughtful children through hands-on, experiential, and EL-inspired learning in a warm, beautiful environment.
- Our elementary program blends strong academics with a celebration of diverse cultures, cultivating empathy, justice, and a global perspective.
- Using research-based practices and joyful exploration-in the maker's lab, kitchen, garden, or outdoors-students grow into resourceful, innovative changemakers.
- Golestan feels more like a home than a school: a place that smells like fresh bread, tastes like garden greens, and sounds like the United Nations.
- Golestan Preschool offers a nurturing, Persian-immersion program rooted in Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio philosophies.
- In a calm, natural environment, children thrive through imaginative play, storytelling, music, art, and hands-on exploration.
- Our emergent curriculum builds empathy, communication, and curiosity while fostering a deep connection to the natural world.
- With practical life activities, rich art experiences, and joyful language learning, children develop creativity, confidence, and a love of discovery.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Yearly Tuition: $29,248
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School News
- Schools without walls: Lessons in outdoor education - 03/14/2021CBS News featured Golestan in a piece about outdoor learning amid a global pandemic.
- Golestan in the News - 10/09/2008You can see all the times Golestan has been featured or nominated on the Golestan in the News section of our website.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
2008
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,248
Tuition Notes
$95 application fee
Summer Program Cost
$580
Summer Program Cost Notes
extended care available for an additional fee
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Pegah Afkary
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We are kind. We are courageous. We are Thoughtful.
- Golestan Elementary Schoolnurtures kind, courageous, and thoughtful children through hands-on, experiential, and EL-inspired learning in a warm, beautiful environment. Our elementary program blends strong academics with a celebration of diverse cultures, cultivating empathy, justice, and a global perspective. Using research-based practices and joyful exploration-in the maker's lab, kitchen, garden, or outdoors-students grow into resourceful, innovative changemakers. Golestan feels more like a home than a school: a place that smells like fresh bread, tastes like garden greens, and sounds like the United Nations.
- Golestan Preschooloffers a nurturing, Persian-immersion program rooted in Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio philosophies. In a calm, natural environment, children thrive through imaginative play, storytelling, music, art, and hands-on exploration. Our emergent curriculum builds empathy, communication, and curiosity while fostering a deep connection to the natural world. With practical life activities, rich art experiences, and joyful language learning, children develop creativity, confidence, and a love of discovery.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Golestan School cost?
Golestan School's tuition is approximately $29,248 for private students and $580 for summer students.
What schools are Golestan School often compared to?
Golestan School is often viewed alongside schools like Prospect Sierra School, St. John The Baptist by visitors of our site.
Does Golestan School offer a summer program?
Yes, Golestan School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Golestan School?
The application deadline for Golestan School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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