Why Waldorf School of the Peninsula?

Where Childhood Is Protected—and Highest Potential Is Realized

There are many Waldorf schools around the world. What makes ours different?

Waldorf School of the Peninsula is rooted in a 100-year educational tradition, but fully alive to the needs of families in Silicon Valley. We serve a diverse, globally minded community of professionals, creatives, and parents who want more than just strong academics—they want a school that develops the whole human being.

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Rooted in Purpose, Connected to Place

With campuses in Mountain View and Los Altos, WSP offers a school experience that balances beauty with intellectual depth. Our learning environments are designed to reflect the developmental needs of each stage—from the nurturing rhythm of early childhood to the focused exploration of high school.

Students are surrounded by art, movement, nature, and meaningful challenge. They don’t just study the world—they experience it with an innate passion.

We Know Our Students, They Know Themselves

At WSP, relationships are at the heart of everything. Many of our teachers stay with the same class for multiple years, building trust that supports both academic growth and emotional safety. Students are known, seen, and celebrated for who they are and who they’re becoming.

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High Expectations, Human Approach

Our curriculum challenges students across every discipline—math, science, humanities, world languages, music, and the arts. From Honors Calculus and Atomic Chemistry to Shakespeare and World History, students explore advanced material through hands-on learning and deep discussion.

We don’t teach to the test. We teach for life.

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Teachers Who Are Experts and Guides

Our high school faculty includes researchers, musicians, designers, and Waldorf alumni. Over 80% of our high school teachers hold advanced degrees, and many bring real-world experience from careers in science, the arts, and business.

This depth of knowledge enriches the classroom—and inspires students to think critically, creatively, and ethically.

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Real-World Readiness

WSP students design their own career internships, complete independent research projects, and engage in immersive field studies—from geology expeditions to international cultural exchanges. These experiences foster independence, purpose, and intellectual maturity.

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A Launchpad for the Future

WSP graduates attend leading colleges and universities, including UC Berkeley, NYU, Harvey Mudd, Georgetown, Pomona, and RISD. But more importantly, they enter adulthood with the capacity to think across disciplines, communicate with depth, and contribute with vision.

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A Diverse Community with Shared Values

Our families come from across Silicon Valley and around the world. Some are new to Waldorf. Some are lifelong believers. What they share is a commitment to raising grounded, curious, and self-aware children in a world that often rewards the opposite.

Many WSP parents work in tech, medicine, and design—and choose us precisely because we offer a thoughtful alternative to pressure, screens, and standardization.