Founded in 1971, Pluralistic School One (PS1) is a private, co-ed, independent elementary school for kindergarten through sixth grade students. The school is made up of approximately 210 pupils who attend multi-age classes combining two years and are limited in size to fewer than 25 students.
PS1’s student-to-faculty, staff and administration ratio is 5-to-1. The school’s founding value of pluralism is the belief that a community is enriched when individual differences are respected and welcomed, building upon a child’s passions, interests, talents, personal expressions and uniqueness, as highlighted in this quote from A.A. Milne: “The things that make me different are the things that make me.”
The PS1 program nurtures children's social-emotional development, creativity and interconnectedness in the school’s community and curriculum. It builds a healthy foundation for character by encouraging children to find their voices and advocate for themselves from a young age. Weekly "circle times" help them become comfortable with communication, public speaking and collaboration.
PS1 allocates 19.5 percent of tuition income to financial aid. The school’s award-winning sustainable campus in the heart of Santa Monica offers indoor and outdoor education spaces for each classroom, with service-learning projects at all grade levels. PS1’s aftercare includes enrichment classes and play activities.
PS1 Pluralistic School One
205
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Joel Pelcyger
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Annual Tuition
$41,500
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
49%
Two or more races
33.7%
Asian
8.7%
Black
4.3%
Hispanic
4.3%
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/30/2024
We love that our child has retained her joy of learning throughout her journey at PS1. She is stretched and challenged every day as a whole person. She is encouraged to embrace a growth mindset and not to be afraid of making mistakes. The teachers and staff have been phenomenal partners in guiding us along the way to support our child. We feel grateful every day to be part of the engaged and involved parent community.
8/5/2021
PS1 is an amazing community. The kids all learn from one another no matter the age from mixing during recess, lunch and aftercare. The teachers are amazing. My son absolutely loves this school. He started out shy and reserved and has really blossomed into a confident kid that can express his views and listen to others.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/22/2025
My son has been at this school for 3 years now and we have had a wonderful experience! The classes are small, the teachers are wonderful. My son loves learning, he is excited to go to school every day. PS1 is nurturing and inspires confidence in shy kids. I also love the diversity. We are a two mom...
11/14/2025
As a PS1 parent, I can confidently say this school is a hidden gem. From the moment we joined, we felt welcomed into an incredibly warm, tight-knit community that has become an anchor for our entire family. Our daughter has now been at PS1 for two years, and every single day when I pick her up, she...
11/6/2025
This is a wonderful school with a pluralistic outlook (that's what the "P" stands for), meaning that they see each child as both highly individual and also part of the collective whole. My two boys have flourished here: They feel celebrated for being themselves, while also pushed to stretch in place...
11/5/2025
I remember touring PS1 as we were assessing elementary schools. All I could think was, "when you know, you know". We immediately fell in love with the school, and knew that it would be the best fit for our boys. Hearing about the philosophy, and how they respect each child and want them to be their...
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List Price Range
$507K - $4.9M
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$1,392,425
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
85%
Average Household Income
$112,313
% of College Grads
52.6%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,907 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
84.9%
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PS1 Pluralistic School One is a private school for students in grades K-6 located at 1225 Broadway in Santa Monica, CA. Annual tuition is $41,500. The school has a total enrollment of 205 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. PS1 Pluralistic School One has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $1,392,425. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pacifica Christian High School, Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, New West Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Santa Monica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near PS1 Pluralistic School One.