Wildwood School supports diverse learners with ADD/ADHD in K-12 environment emphasizing critical thinking and personalized attention
Wildwood School is a K-12 independent school in West Los Angeles that specializes in supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with ADD/ADHD. The school's progressive, collaborative approach emphasizes critical thinking and personalized support, with small average class sizes of 15 students that allow for individualized attention. This structure is particularly beneficial for students who need structured support and one-on-one academic guidance.
The school offers specialized programs designed to help learners develop executive functioning skills within a college-preparatory curriculum. With 66% of faculty holding advanced degrees, Wildwood ensures that students receive high-quality instruction tailored to their unique learning profiles. The school maintains a casual, inclusive environment that supports whole-child development through robust academic courses and extracurricular options in sports, arts, and clubs.
Wildwood serves 780 students across two campuses: the elementary campus (K-5) at 12201 Washington Place and the middle and upper school campus (6-12) at 11811 Olympic Boulevard. The school offers summer school and serves 25% of its students on financial aid. Families interested in learning more about admission and support services can contact the Admissions Team at the school's website or by phone at (301) 442-6300.
| Year Founded | 1971 |
| Total Students | 780 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 66 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Kimberly Pope |
| Admissions Associate | Alissa Dixon |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 16 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 25 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 42 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Equestrian · Flag Football · Golf · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Choir · Climbing · Cycling · Film · Human · International · Knitting · Math · NewsMagazine · Peer · Photography · SAGA · School · Sci-Fi · Student · Yearbook |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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