Woodcrest School provides WASC Accredited private elementary for grades K-5 and private middle school for grades 6-8.
Our multifaceted curriculum is grounded in STEAM and is designed to inspire students to pursue their academic and co-curricular passions in small classroom settings.
Our diverse school community is representative of Southern California where our dedicated and talented teachers encourage students to engage in the learning process while they develop into confident communicators, community leaders, and global citizens.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1969
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Polo Shirt with logo
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Michelle Seukunian
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, cooking club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Karate Club, Robotics
Chess Club, cooking club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Karate Club, Robotics
School Notes
- Woodcrest School is a WASC Accredited, coeducational private school for children in kindergarten through eighth grade located on a secure 2.5 acre campus in the San Fernando Valley. Founded in 1969, Woodcrest School has enriched the lives of children for more than forty five years by working with students to develop a strong academic foundation, mindfulness, high emotional intelligence, superior reading skills, leadership and community awareness, and highly proficient users of technology. Woodcrest elementary and middle school students are well prepared for life long learning. Students explore subject matter using STEAM based techniques, develop and utilize technology to demonstrate progress, learn to problem solve and communicate with peers, and continue to score among the top 10% in the nation in standardized tests. Alumni go on to schools of their choice and are well prepared for 21 century jobs.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Woodcrest School offer?
Woodcrest School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Woodcrest School?
The application deadline for Woodcrest School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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