Orca School

1525 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101-0931
Tel: (805)448-3308
Grades: 2 - 6 | 14 students
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Our aim is to raise and educate our children so that they grow up to be secure, happy and responsible is the most important task for us. Orchaschool's curriculum is inspired by the teachings of Rudolph Steiner, founder of the Waldorf Schools. The teachers carefully weave together academics and the arts. Community service projects and social responsibility are an essential ingredient in our learning process. Outdoor education and recreation are integrated into the curriculum to provide a living landscape for learning. We aim to create a joyful educational community that strives for kindness, cultural renewal and is grounded with integrity. Our intention is to nurture our families and ourselves, strengthen our school and influence our community through peaceful, powerful relationships.

School Overview:
Orca School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 2 - 6
Year Founded 2000
Student Body
Total Students 14 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 100%
Average Class Size 9 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,000
Admissions Director Rob Harrington

School Notes:

  • Our aim is to raise and educate our children so that they grow up to be secure, happy and responsible is the most important task for us. Orchaschool's curriculum is inspired by the teachings of Rudolph Steiner, founder of the Waldorf Schools. The teachers carefully weave together academics and the arts. Community service projects and social responsibility are an essential ingredient in our learning process. Outdoor education and recreation are integrated into the curriculum to provide a living landscape for learning. We aim to create a joyful educational community that strives for kindness, cultural renewal and is grounded with integrity. Our intention is to nurture our families and ourselves, strengthen our school and influence our community through peaceful, powerful relationships.

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Orca School
Gr. 2-6 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. 7-12 | 0.1 mi. away
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Gr. 7-12 | 0.7 mi. away
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Gr. K-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Marymount Of Santa Barbara
Gr. PK-8 | 0.9 mi. away

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