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Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Santa Monica, CA
A private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1441 15TH ST, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Academics
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Test scores
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Where Waldorf Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,630/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Monica), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,081
Median home value
$1,159,500
Median rent
$2,095/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
22%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Ps1 Pluralistic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Ps1 Pluralistic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waldorf Early Childhood Center is listed in Santa Monica, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Waldorf Early Childhood Center is a private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA, serving approximately 15 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with 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. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 90404)
- 22,881
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90404; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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