Westerly School of Long Beach

As we finish our 9^th year here, we can say… it’s been a great ride! Our daughter is graduating from 8^th grade this June, and she’s the full package. Our son has also attended since kinder, and is in 5^th. The school is challenging, but truly aims to reach their mission of developing the whole child. Both our children are confident, athletic, artistic, comfortable speaking in public and with adults, and have enjoyed simply being a kid. We are often complimented on how lovely our children are, and although we take a lot of pride in raising them, we know Westerly has been instrumental in their development.
The teachers are simply amazing. Many have been there for 10+ years which says something about their happiness. We are happy with our decision and financial commitment. Hey, it’s our kids… what a better investment!

There is no other school in Long Beach like Westerly. Our son is a 6^th grader and has attended Westerly since Kindergarten. We have seen his confidence soar throughout the years as he learns real-​life skills that go far beyond academics, such as critical thinking, problem solving and working collaboratively with others.
Westerly’s small class size allows students to take academic «risks» and know they’ll be supported by their peers. Students look genuinely happy when they leave school every afternoon, and the diverse community feels like a family. We are especially appreciative of the ability to communicate easily with the faculty and staff, who truly want all their students to succeed. We love the dedicated PE, Art and Spanish programs, too!
We know our son will be well prepared for high school (and beyond) thanks to Westerly. The school offers monthly tours/​community visits, which are a great way to get an overview of its program.

Facilities and staff are unmatched anywhere in the South Bay area, including Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Long Beach, all the way Rancho Palos Verdes where you find an equivalent school — Chadwick School and a couple others