Wildwood School
Website: https://www.wildwood.orgLocation: Los Angeles, CA (Elementary: 12201 Washington Pl; Middle/Upper: 11811 W Olympic Blvd) School Type: Private Grades Served: K-12
School Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | $46,190 (K-5); $53,385 (6-12) for 2025-26 |
| Enrollment | 686 (2025-26); ~730 recent |
| Endowment / Total Funding | Endowment est. >$5.8M (includes Hope E. Boyd Fund $5.8M for tuition aid, Landis Green Innovation Fund, Kramer Family Fund) |
| Notable Donors / Investors | Hope E. Boyd, Kramer Family, Landis Green; small number of families funded STEM institute |
Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation
Progressive K-12 with cutting-edge STEM institutes (WISRD etc.) integrating real-world research, maker spaces, NASA partnerships; tech-forward curriculum from elementary coding/robotics/AI to advanced upper school projects; named funds for innovation; stands out for blending progressive education with bold tech innovation preparing compassionate leaders.
Technology and Innovation Programs
Wildwood Institute for STEM Research & Development (WISRD); Institutes for Incubation & Entrepreneurship (WIE), Social Leadership (WISL); project-based learning in coding, VR, digital citizenship; Wildwood Institute Festival with robotics, physics
Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs
CO:LAB (Collaboration Lab) maker space with 3D printers, laser cutters; dedicated institute lab spaces; science labs
AI, Robotics, and Computer Science
Robotics, AI, computer vision, self-driving cars, chatbots, electronics/coding/data science (A-STEM areas); STEAM interdisciplinary projects
Key Partnerships
NASA/JPL/LCER (GAVRT radio telescope); California Assoc of Astronomers; Radio Telescope Society; leading research institutions
Leadership and Contacts
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of School / CEO | Landis Green (current; Matt Levinson starting July 2026) |
| Technology / Innovation Director | Joe Wise (former STEM director) |
| Admissions Email | jarnold@wildwood.org |
| Main Phone | (310) 478-7189 |
Sources
Wildwood Fast Facts, CA Dept of Ed, Niche, Wikipedia, Erickimphotography overview, STEM News, Endowment, Head Search, Home, Technology