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Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Elementary School
1441 15TH ST, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Elementary School in Santa Monica · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Waldorf Early Childhood Center is a private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. Waldorf Early Childhood Center serves approximately 15 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 15 students, Waldorf Early Childhood Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Waldorf Early Childhood Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Waldorf Early Childhood Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Waldorf Early Childhood Center compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Waldorf Early Childhood Center (this school) | — |
| McKinley Elementary | 8.8 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 8.3 |
| Edison Elementary | 8.9 |
| Franklin Elementary | 9.0 |
| Will Rogers Elementary | 8.3 |
| Grant Elementary | 9.2 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | 9.2 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary | 9.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 15 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Address
- 1441 15TH ST, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Phone
- (310) 260-2708
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1441 15TH ST, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Waldorf Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Franklin Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.1 miles away). Another option is McKinley Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away). Additionally, ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away). For more schools in Santa Monica, see our Santa Monica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica | 0.0 mi | — |
| PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica | 0.2 mi | — |
| PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.2 mi | 6.7 |
| PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | — |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| St. Anne Elementary Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | — |
| ST ANNES SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Lincoln Middle Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 9.0 |
| CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | — |
| DRAGON ROCC ACADEMY Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | — |
| McKinley Elementary Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| St. Matthew's Parish School Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | — |
| Santa Monica High Santa Monica | 0.9 mi | 9.4 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Sycamore Community School Santa Monica | 0.9 mi | — |
| Franklin Elementary Santa Monica | 1.1 mi | 9.0 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90404 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,081
Median Home Value
$1,159,500
Median Rent
$2,095/mo
Population
22,881
College Educated
58.6%
Homeownership
22%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Median Age
41.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waldorf Early Childhood Center
What grades does Waldorf Early Childhood Center serve?
Waldorf Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Waldorf Early Childhood Center?
Waldorf Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldorf Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldorf Early Childhood Center is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Waldorf Early Childhood Center a private school?
Yes, Waldorf Early Childhood Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Waldorf Early Childhood Center a religious school?
No, Waldorf Early Childhood Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 15
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 140 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 260-2708
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