Westside Waldorf School Photo #15 - Classrooms are a place of serenity, expression, thoughtfulness, and joy. Beauty and truth guide every facet of our program, and our classrooms reflect that ethos.

Westside Waldorf School

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Westside Waldorf School Photo #2 - Preschool and Kindergarten children peel apples to make homemade apple butter in the fall season.
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Westside Waldorf School Photo #4 - Our Grade 1 classroom is alive with color and imagination-sparking chalkboard drawings, lovingly created by their class teacher.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #5 - Middle school science is experiential and hands-on--here, 7th grade chemistry students not only read about atoms, but created models and chart interactions.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #6 - Waldorf classrooms are vibrant and cozy with color, artistic expression, and natural materials.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #7 - Preschool Waldorf students immersed in enchanting tales, exploring worlds with every page turn.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #8 - All Waldorf students spend ample time outdoors, deepening their connection to and reverence of the natural world.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #9 - World languages come alive at Westside Waldorf, where students take both Spanish and Mandarin from 1st - 8th grade. Here, a first grader showcases their Spanish project inspired by Frida Kahlo's paintings.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #10 - Gardening is a core component of the Waldorf curriculum--our students get their hands in the soil and celebrate the life cycle of organic produce grown on campus, while learning the science behind the process.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #11 - Everything has order, purpose and beauty. Middle school students thoughtfully create their own textbooks called "main lesson books", a combination of artistic expression and academic study.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #12 - Our teachers are not only deeply experienced educators, but have a specialized Waldorf teaching credential that guides them in child development, the arts, music, and a broad range of academic subjects.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #13 - Our program encompasses preschool through middle school, allowing for rich connections to be made among students of different ages, and for the mentorship of our older students to lovingly guide the younger students.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #14 - Parent enrichment is a key component of our community. From craft workshops to educational lectures to family gatherings, there is always an opportunity to stay connected.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #15 - Celebrations and festivals are part of the fabric of life at a Waldorf school. Here, children celebrate the May Pole festival each spring, with ribbon dances and handmade flower crowns.
Westside Waldorf School Photo #16 - Classrooms are a place of serenity, expression, thoughtfulness, and joy. Beauty and truth guide every facet of our program, and our classrooms reflect that ethos.
Since 1988, the vision for Westside Waldorf School has been to offer children a school that can be their home from preschool through elementary school through middle school - to build a school that provides community for families for a decade or more as their children move through the grades.
Based on Waldorf teachings and philosophy, our curriculum takes a complete approach to learning - "head, heart, and hands" - seeing each child as an individual with innate talents and abilities.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Waldorf School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Yearly Tuition: $34,729
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 51%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition for our kindergarten and grades program is currently set at $34,729 per academic year. Our nursery program offers part-time enrollment that range from $25909 - $33075 in tuition.
Summer Program Cost
$590
Summer Program Cost Notes
Weekly
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Brenna Johnston-Kosher
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

School Notes

Head, Heart, and Hands
  • The Westside Waldorf School curriculum educates the whole child, focusing on developing their cognitive, physical, and artistic abilities.
  • The curriculum is tailored to meet the developmental needs of each grade, ensuring that students receive an age and stage-appropriate education.
  • The tenets of a Westside Waldorf education are:
    • Developmental Curriculum: Waldorf curriculum introduces subject matter intentionally, according to a child's stage of development and readiness to learn.
    • Integrated Arts: Art is woven into every subject, using music, storytelling, drawing, practical crafts, and movement to bring academic subjects to life.
    • Rich Academics: Children are encouraged to develop problem-solving skills using creative thinking and scientific reasoning, rather than memorization.
    • Connection to Nature: Daily life is infused with working with natural materials and meaningful experiences that nurture a lasting connection to nature and a respect for all living things.
    • Social Responsibility: From the earliest grades, children experience world cultures and languages, particiapte in community service, and learn the importance of respecting and helping others.
  • Our regular program hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with additonal after-school programming available.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Westside Waldorf School cost?
Westside Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $34,729 for private students and $590 for summer students.
What sports does Westside Waldorf School offer?
Westside Waldorf School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Westside Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Westside Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Westside Waldorf School located?
Westside Waldorf School is located in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
We have two children at this school ages 4 and 7 and we could not be happier with our experience. Our children are excited about learning. The subjects are presented to them in a fun way, through stories, images, and movement. When the learning experience includes all of their senses they are so much more likely to retain it. I have never met more loving and devoted teachers and the community is warm and supportive. I can't recommend WWS enough!
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5  
Our family recently moved to Los Angeles in August 2022 and our two children, 6 and 4 yrs, joined Westside Waldorf for the new school year. This is a great school that I couldn't recommend enough. The teachers are lovely, the school grounds idyllic, and the curriculum fosters individuality, creativity, and well-rounded growth. We have noticed a remarkable change in our children's happiness and academic interest, in just a few short weeks. My son comes home reciting Chinese now which is wonderful. We highly recommend this school.
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5  
My children are happy and thriving. They are new this year and have made friends easily, we feel very welcomed.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Waldorf School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Yearly Tuition: $34,729
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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