The Waldorf School Of San Diego

My son started mid-year at the Waldorf School of San Diego when his public school was closed for online instruction only. We made the best decision ever in his education to jump into Waldorf education with both feet. We love this school and how everyone there has the children's education and joy as their whole purpose! Every staff and teacher here is so giving and it shows. If you have ever thought about Waldorf education, we highly recommend making the switch away from public school. You won't ever look back and wish you had stayed in a broken system. We only wish we had made the change sooner.

I graduated from The Waldorf School of San Diego (WSSD), Class of 2015, spent 3 years at Mesa Community College (majoring in Chemistry, then Business, finally finding my passion in Anthropology!) graduating in May 2018 with High Honors (and zero student debt). I applied to UCLA, UCSD, USD and SDSU and was accepted at all of them. I will be heading to SDSU in the Fall, majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Spanish and plan to complete my bachelors and exit with zero student debt. My success as a college student can be traced back to my positive educational experience at WSSD. Smaller class sizes, teachers who are passionate and care about each student, an arts-integrated curriculum that helps students think more creatively and stay engaged even in subjects like history, science, math, etc. and an entire community of parents who are super supportive! Thanks mom for choosing Waldorf ! I am so appreciative of the sound educational foundation I received there!

I wish every family would check out the Waldorf School of San Diego. This education meets the child in the post positive, loving and caring way imaginable. 94% of their high school graduates go to college, and more than 50% of those students go on to even higher learning. The teachers at this school are remarkable in their dedication to their students. Rote memorization and teaching to the test are unheard of here! Instead, the children receive a hands-on, experiential curriculum full of wonder, awe and fun! They learn SO much yet are having so much FUN they don't think of it as studying/learning! The absolute best education available in San Diego today!!! They fill up quickly and have waiting lists for many classes so don't miss out!

My son is currently in Grade 4 at The Waldorf School of San Diego and he couldn't be happier. We, his parents, couldn't be happier! Not only are the curriculum and education top-notch, but the community is wonderful and the teachers and staff are truly dedicated and amazing. We feel blessed to be a part of such a great school.

My daughter just graduated as a senior after an amazing 13 year journey through The Waldorf School of San Diego and she will be going to university in the Fall, studying science. 3 of her small class of 10 graduating seniors are going into the field of engineering (computer engineering, chemical engineering and environmental engineering), 2 are going into fashion (one with a passion for fashion design, the other with an eye on costuming), 1 will be studying nursing, 1 has been accepted into university but is deferring to engage in a structured gap year, 1 will be studying English and possibly the dramatic arts, 1 is studying the photographic arts, and 1 is an excellent dancer and has been accepted to a state university. All of them are engaged, socially adept, have a variety of academic and artistic interests, they're sporty, they sing or are accomplished musicians....and they are looking forward with excitement to what the university years will offer them. A Waldorf education is a gift for any child, I highly recommend it!

I have been going to The Waldorf School of San Diego since I was in Kindergarten and I am now in their High School. I love the small but passionate student group we have here. They are smart, friendly and kind, and are really my second family! The teachers are so interested in helping you succeed, giving excellent guidance in each subject as well as in personal mentoring relationships. I love the focus on social service and I''m excited about our extended visit to Peru early next year to work with under-served indigenous mountain people in a remote area. I am interested in pursuing math and science at the university level and know that my Waldorf education has served me well in this regard. I would highly recommend Waldorf to any parent seeking a well rounded, thoughtful education!

My daughter has been attending the Waldorf School of San Diego for a year and a half now. She is six years old and has been in the kindergarten program. Her teacher Ms. Susan Starr is devoted to giving each child and family a safe and attentive space to be completely vulnerable and from which to let all the most subtle and complex parts of the child to bloom with grace and nurturing. The classroom is set up to surround all the senses with beauty from the warm rose colored lazure painted walls, to the natural toys made from wood, stone, natural fibers and natural elements. We love the community of dedicated parents and staff. We are grateful to have found this community dedicated to the small things that nurture the qualities in childhood that procuce resilient adults: Reverence, rhythm, diversity and community among others.