Our Story

A TK-8 school founded on Core Principles of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education in the heart of Los Angeles.

Una escuela TK-8 fundada en los principios básicos de la Alianza para la Educación Pública Waldorf en el corazón de Los Ángeles

Actualmente prestamos servicios a estudiantes de todo el noreste de Los Ángeles en nuestra nueva ubicación en Lincoln Heights, con grados TK-7 en 2024-2025 y agregamos un nivel de grado cada año a medida que crecemos para atender a TK-8vo grado./El Rio Community School is an inclusive, community-based school guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf Education. We strive to educate students who will grow into free-thinking individuals with respect for themselves, their community, and the planet.

Our approach to academics is experiential and hands-on. Curiosity and imagination are fostered through an arts-integrated and developmentally appropriate curriculum that includes music, dance, art, outdoor education, Spanish and Mandarin instruction alongside rigorous academics.

Read our mission, vision and values statement here, or see our FAQ page for more information about our program.