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#236 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 7% of private schools

Westside Waldorf School

Elementary School

1441 15Th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Private
72
Students
5:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 7%
in CA

About Westside Waldorf School

Westside Waldorf School is an private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA 90404. The school serves approximately 72 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, placing it in the 92.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,081, where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 10 public schools in Santa Monica, Westside Waldorf School rates higher overall (7.8 vs 7.0 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Westside Waldorf School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
This School
vs
20.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
72
This School
vs
538
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
7.0
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Westside Waldorf School (this school) 7.8
Lincoln Middle 8.5
McKinley Elementary 7.4
Roosevelt Elementary 6.6
Edison Elementary 8.8
Franklin Elementary 7.1
Will Rogers Elementary 4.7
John Adams Middle 7.4
Grant Elementary 7.2
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) 6.9
Canyon Charter Elementary 5.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Enrollment 72
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

1441 15Th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica 0.0 mi 7.8
PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica 0.2 mi 7.8
PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.2 mi 7.8
PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.4 mi 7.8
Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica 0.4 mi 7.8
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.5 mi 7.8
St. Anne Elementary Santa Monica 0.5 mi 7.8
ST ANNES SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.5 mi 7.8
Lincoln Middle Santa Monica 0.5 mi 8.5
CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES Santa Monica 0.6 mi 7.8
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Santa Monica 0.6 mi 7.8
DRAGON ROCC ACADEMY Santa Monica 0.6 mi 7.8
McKinley Elementary Santa Monica 0.7 mi 7.4
St. Matthew's Parish School Santa Monica 0.7 mi 7.8
Santa Monica High Santa Monica 0.8 mi 8.4
ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.8 mi 7.8
ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.8 mi 7.8
Sycamore Community School Santa Monica 0.9 mi 7.8
Franklin Elementary Santa Monica 1.1 mi 7.1
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Monica 1.0 mi 7.8

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

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ARROW MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN DIMAS San Dimas, CA 7.8
Ann Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA 7.8
HICKORY TREE SCHOOL Torrance, CA 7.8
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica, CA 7.8
Mulberry Elementary Brawley, CA 7.8
Snelling-Merced Falls Elementary Snelling, CA 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Westside Waldorf School

What grades does Westside Waldorf School serve?

Westside Waldorf School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Westside Waldorf School?

Westside Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Waldorf School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westside Waldorf School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Westside Waldorf School rank in CA?

Westside Waldorf School is ranked #236 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Westside Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westside Waldorf School has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Westside Waldorf School a private school?

Yes, Westside Waldorf School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
72
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details