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Westside Waldorf School

5.00 (3 reviews)

2601 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Tel: (310) 454-7064 Ext. 3

www.wswaldorf.org

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Westside Waldorf School Photo #1 - At Westside Waldorf School, imagination is not an extra but the foundation children use to think, create, and understand the world.

Westside Waldorf School Photo #2 - At Westside Waldorf School, an arts-based education helps children develop the self-awareness, confidence, and inner direction to navigate life with purpose.

Westside Waldorf School Photo #3 - This is what honoring childhood looks like at Westside Waldorf School: giving children the time, trust, and space to grow into themselves.

Westside Waldorf School Photo #4 - Behind every child at Westside Waldorf School are trained educators who listen deeply, notice what matters, and guide with care.

Westside Waldorf School Photo #5 - At Westside Waldorf School, rigorous learning becomes lasting knowledge when children can connect it to real life and carry it forward.

Westside Waldorf School Photo #6 - Preschool and Kindergarten is where learning begins in the body, the senses, and the rhythm of the day. A gentle, unhurried foundation built on play, story, and wonder.

Westside Waldorf School Photo #7 - At Westside Waldorf School, we trust that meaningful learning begins when a child is ready-not simply when a schedule says it should.

What if childhood lasted long enough to matter? Children are naturally curious, and when given the time and space to explore, they develop concentration, wonder, resilience, and a lasting love of learning.

At Westside Waldorf, we honor this natural unfolding rather than measuring young children against conventional academic benchmarks.

We nurture the confidence, curiosity, and sense of self they will carry into every classroom and challenge ahead-so they enter high school not only academically prepared, but knowing who they are.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Waldorf School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Yearly Tuition: $36,500
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 12 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Waldorf School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1988

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 52%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

12 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 12 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$36,500

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Tuition Notes

Tuition for our kindergarten and grades program is currently set at $35,500 per academic year. Our nursery program offers part-time enrollment that range from $26,000 -$33,000 in tuition.

Summer Program Cost

$600

Summer Program Cost Notes

Weekly

% on Financial Aid

20%

Admissions Director

Brenna Johnston-Kosher

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Volleyball

School Notes

Nuture, Grow, Inspire.
This is what honoring childhood looks like at Westside Waldorf:
Trained Child Whisperers
Most teachers are trained to deliver a curriculum. Ours are trained to read a child. Our post-grad program requires inner work - meditation, artistic practice, self-reflection - because character matters as much as content. They don't just teach. They embody wisdom.
Earlier Isn't Better
Early academic pressure isn't the advantage people think. We build curiosity, concentration, and love of learning first - and it shows: our graduates outperform by high school.
Imagination Is Infrastructure
The ability to imagine what doesn't exist yet is the most durable human skill. We practice it daily, in every subject - not just art class.
Self-Knowledge Is the Outcome
Childhood here isn't prep for later - it's the point. Our graduates know who they are and how to move through hard things intact.
Rigor That Transfers
Our graduates enter high school ahead - in attention, complexity, follow-through. Built deliberately, over years.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Westside Waldorf School cost?

Westside Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $36,500 for private students and $600 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 Dec. 12 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 12 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Westside Waldorf School located?

Westside Waldorf School is located in the Mid-City neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 10/27/2022

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!

- Posted by Parent - Katia

5 10/20/2022

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.

- Posted by Parent - Richard Odendaal

5 11/2/2018

My children are happy and thriving. They are new this year and have made friends easily, we feel very welcomed.

- Posted by Parent - Jennifer

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Waldorf School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Yearly Tuition: $36,500
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 12 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Santa Monica, CA is $30,638 for elementary schools and $22,872 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Monica, CA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).