Highland Hall Waldorf School

I have been a parent at Highland Hall for over 10 years. I currently have a 6th grader and a first grader and we couldn't be more thrilled about the people they are becoming. The teachers are magical in not only their knowledge of the Waldorf philosophy but in how well they know each individual child. The 11-acre campus is beautiful and includes a biodynamic garden, woodshop, chicken coop, greenhouse, archery range, and gymnasium. My kids love the language arts, learning to play instruments, sports, chorus, and handwork.
Highland Hall is not just an institution, it is a community. It is like being a part of a small town where everyone is family and everyone takes care of each other. We are blessed to be a part of the amazing school!

Highland Hall Waldorf School is much more than just a school for our son. It's his tribe, his village, his friends for life, and the parents and most of all it's the amazing teachers whom I his dad will always cherish. Alex was at Carpenter in Studio City and doing well but you could sense he was getting lost in that sea of children, pushed around too much on those paved playgrounds. And I had a friend who's 3 children had had a dream childhood at Highland Hall so I finally did the tour. And I knew we wanted in. In a nut shell everything they stood for was my way of thinking. Deep and full of purpose, caring and incredibly welcoming and personal. And most of all the same and yet much more of what I new was going to make Alex a really great human being. And so he thrives and has friends and relationships I can't imagine he would have at any other school. And Highland Hall's curriculum is everything he needs and then some. The teachers are unique, caring and most of all a team. A really dedicated faculty that really cares and guides. The whole idea of how the school is run and the diversity of the education is really worth understanding. Especially with the way the world is today. I am telling you do not miss the opportunity of having your kids go to this school. And yes it goes through to high school and prepares them for the tough world and the college life that lies ahead. Feel free to email back if you'd like more information from me.

Knowing our child is in the sacred space of the Highland Hall Waldorf School allows my husband and I to breathe a sigh of relief! The Waldorf is philosophy embraces the biology of children and respects a child's process as they grow.
We have been there since nursery and feel so blessed knowing we will be there until high school!
We have so many incredibly dedicated, talented and empathetic teachers who truly love our children and care about each of them.
A beautiful environment that truly nurtures deep play, evolving ideas and true learning...as we watch the beautiful unfolding of our children

We have loved every single day that we've been at Highland Hall! Our son literally skips on the way to his classroom in the morning and can't stand to miss a day of school. He loves the handwork that they are taught, gardening, German and Spanish, and all the outdoor time that the kids have throughout the day. As parents, we couldn't be happier. We are watching him begin his academic life in a positive and supportive environment, where he is learning creative and critical thinking through all of his work; this alone makes it all worthwhile for us.

We transferred from a high performing public school this year and could not be happier. Our daughter is thriving. She is in the second grade, and has a new found love of learning. I love that Highland Hall focuses on the entire child, instead of the rote memorization of facts that was passing as an education in her previous school. In four short months she has regained her self confidence and she can't wait to go to school. She is also learning how to be a good citizen, and to care about the earth and the people around her. She reads voraciously, and is suddenly very curious about the world around her. We have been welcomed with open arms, and love the community spirit at Highland Hall. I honestly believe that our children will grow into creative, compassionate adults with the guidance and education offered at this amazing school.