Private Schools in Westport, California

Mendocino Community School is a highly-regarded independent school serving the coastal communities including Westport. Founded with a progressive educational philosophy, the school emphasizes project-based learning, environmental stewardship, and individualized attention with small class sizes. The curriculum integrates rigorous academics with extensive arts programming and outdoor education, taking advantage of the natural coastal environment. The school serves grades K-8 and has earned strong parent satisfaction for its nurturing environment and commitment to developing critical thinking skills.

Located in nearby Fort Bragg, Pacific Community Charter School serves students from throughout Mendocino County including Westport families. This public charter school offers a private school-like experience with small class sizes and innovative programming. The school emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning with strong STEAM integration and environmental science components. Serving grades K-8, the school has developed a reputation for academic excellence while maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere. The curriculum includes extensive outdoor education and community service components.

Redwood Academy is a classical private school in Fort Bragg that serves the broader coastal region including Westport. The school offers a traditional liberal arts education grounded in classical methodology and character development. With small class sizes and dedicated faculty, the school provides rigorous academic preparation through a literature-rich curriculum that includes Latin studies and Socratic discussion methods. The school serves grades K-8 and has built a strong reputation for academic excellence and family community. The classical approach emphasizes critical thinking, eloquent expression, and moral development.