New to Waldorf education? Start with our guides below — clear, honest answers to the questions families ask most, written so you can read them once and remember them (or forward them to a friend instead of explaining it yourself).
Understand Waldorf. Then follow along.
Already part of the community? Scroll on for the latest news, festivals, and events from our San Diego campuses.
Start here: the five guides
What is Waldorf education?
A complete guide for San Diego families. What it is, where it came from, and what a Waldorf classroom actually looks like — the place to start if you’re just beginning to explore.
Waldorf vs Montessori vs traditional
Waldorf vs Montessori vs traditional school: a parent’s comparison guide. An honest, side-by-side look at three approaches — how they differ, where they overlap, and which questions to ask when you’re choosing.
Do Waldorf students get into college?
The data, the outcomes, the truth. If academic rigor and college readiness are on your mind, start here — including WSSD’s own record, with 94% of graduates going on to college.
Screen-free childhood
Screen-free childhood: what it means and why it matters. Why Waldorf education limits screens in the early years, what the research says, and what a screen-free day looks like in practice.
How to choose a private school in San Diego
How to choose a private school in San Diego: a parent’s guide. What to look for, what to ask, and how to compare your options honestly — a practical guide for families weighing the choice.
Latest from WSSD
The latest news, student work, and stories from our two campuses.
When It Comes to Communication Technology, Old School is the Best School
When It Comes to Communication Technology, Old School is the Best School
Diwali Celebration at Altadena Campus
Diwali Celebration at Altadena Campus
Alum Spotlight: A Legacy of Innovation and Stewardship
Alum Spotlight: A Legacy of Innovation and Stewardship
Nurturing Spiritual Growth: Cultivating a Conscious Community
Nurturing Spiritual Growth: Cultivating a Conscious Community
Journey of Service and Connection: A Costa Rica Class Trip Journal with the 11th Grade
Journey of Service and Connection: A Costa Rica Class Trip Journal with the 11th Grade
Honoring Our Teachers’ Commitment to Equity: Insights from the Teaching for Black Lives Training
Honoring Our Teachers’ Commitment to Equity: Insights from the Teaching for Black Lives Training
Festivals & events
Our year is marked by festivals and gatherings that bring the whole community together — the Michaelmas celebration, the autumn lantern walk, the May Fair, the High School Art Show, Grandparents & Grandfriends Day, and the senior projects showcase that caps twelve years of Waldorf education. Each has its own story on the blog, and each returns year after year.
The best way to understand a Waldorf education is to see it.
Tours run regularly throughout the school year — about 60 to 90 minutes, with time to ask the questions a website can’t answer.