Private school · Long Beach
Westerly School of Long Beach
A private nonsectarian K–8 school in Long Beach, founded in 1993, with classes averaging 19 students and about half of families receiving aid.
- Ages
- Ages 5–14
- Price
- $28,300/year
- Open
- Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 8:10am–2:55pm; Fri 8:10am–1:25pm
- Where
- 2950 E 29th St, Long Beach
- Sign-up
- Registration open
Westerly School of Long Beach (K–8)
Westerly School of Long Beach is a private, nonsectarian school at 2950 East 29th Street serving kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1993 as an option separate from both public and religiously affiliated schools, it is accredited by NAIS, CAIS and WASC. The school reports 170 students, a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and an average class size of 19. Programs cover academics, arts and technology, and athletics such as flag football and cross country. Kindergarten through fourth grade finish at 2:55 pm Monday to Thursday and 1:25 pm Friday; grades five through eight finish at 3:05 pm and 1:30 pm. Early drop-off starts at 7:40 am and after-school care runs until 6:00 pm. Tuition for 2026–27 is $28,300 for K–5 and $29,300 for grades 6–8, with a $2,500 reservation deposit reduced for aid recipients.
- Private school
- 170 students
- Open Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 8:10am–2:55pm; Fri 8:10am–1:25pm
- Programs at school: Care before school; Care after school; Competitive sports teams; An arts focus
- Tuition 2026–27: K–5 $28,300, grades 6–8 $29,300. $2,500 reservation deposit (reduced with aid); $1,000 new family fee.
- Financial aid or scholarships available
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About Westerly School of Long Beach
Westerly School of Long Beach was founded in 1993 by Long Beach families who wanted a private school separate from both public and religiously affiliated options. It opened that September with nearly 40 students. Its mission is to develop each student's intellectual, moral and physical potential.
The school is accredited by NAIS, CAIS and WASC. Its website reports about 170 students, 51 percent of families receiving financial assistance, and a campus that is replacing modular classrooms with permanent learning studios.
- Since 1993
- Accredited by NAIS
- Accredited by CAIS
- Accredited by WASC
Where and how to reach them
2950 E 29th StLong Beach, CA 90806
Details from westerlyschool.org, checked October 9, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Westerly School of Long Beach before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.