Valley Waldorf City School joins with all who work towards creating a truly human world.
We believe education is a source of social change, awakening children to their higher capacities of thinking, feeling, and willing.
We are committed to an education that reaches beyond content to freeing the human spirit and engendering enthusiasm for life and service to the world.
We provide affordable, accessible Waldorf education for families located in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,500
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Valley Waldorf City School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based; Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2001
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No TV characters, words, advertisement
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition Assistance (TA) is available for all grades enrollments that are qualifying applicants. Early Childhood tuition is lower than grades tuition. Please view www.valleywaldorfcityschool.org for more details or contact our school at admissions@valleywaldorf.org
% on Financial Aid
25%
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Frédérique Braunstein
Admissions Associate
Linda Murca
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Handwork (knitting, crochet, sewing), Strings Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Greek Sports, Swimming
Handwork (knitting, crochet, sewing), Strings Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Greek Sports, Swimming
School Notes
- AtThe Valley Waldorf City School, we recognize the need for an enlivened and creative approach to education specific to our times. Using a curriculum inspired by Waldorf pedagogy we believe in Waldorf education as an art form, and we strive for it to be a focal point for cultural events and work thoroughly to participate in the dynamic process of community building. Our community is dedicated to bringing opportunities in education for children and families in the Los Angeles area.
- The Valley Waldorf City School is a diverse and international community of families from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. The neighborhood of the school reflects this diverse, multicultural heritage and the history of the Los Angeles urban landscape.
- Whether in person or our Beyond the Classroom program, our students delve into core academic subjects in imaginative and experiential lessons with their main class teacher as well as classes from specialist teachers in areas such as music, foreign language, hard and soft crafts (sewing, knitting, crochet, woodwork) and games (physical education).Teachers work with main lesson blocks, focusing immersively on a subject such as Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, or History for a period of 3-5 weeks at a time.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Valley Waldorf City School cost?
Valley Waldorf City School's tuition is approximately $13,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Valley Waldorf City School?
The acceptance rate of Valley Waldorf City School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Valley Waldorf City School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What is Valley Waldorf City School's ranking?
Valley Waldorf City School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Valley Waldorf City School?
The application deadline for Valley Waldorf City School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/4/2021
My son attended VWCS from grades 1-4. He thrived in their classrooms and with their low student:teacher ratio and hands-on, highly engaging education style. We recently moved out of state, but had we stayed in the area, he would still be a student here! We love VWCS.
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