Very Good
#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
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).
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BetaHow Westside Waldorf School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA
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.
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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
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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
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| 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.
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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
- Phone
- (310) 454-7064
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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