Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Yearly Tuition: $32,000
- Application Deadline: Dec. 29 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Yearly Tuition: $32,000
- Application Deadline: Dec. 29 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
varied
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no imagery on clothing, no distracting adornment including hair dye
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Dec. 29 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,000
Tuition Notes
Range $17,280 Nursery to $33,250 8th grade
% on Financial Aid
50%
Admissions Director
Lori Grey
Application URL
School Notes
- Founded in 2009, we offer Waldorf pedagogy to preschoolers through 8th grade in a quiet, residential neighborhood near Piedmont Avenue, Oakland.
- The education is developmental, meaning that every piece of what your child experiences during the day is carefully selected to meet them physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually and to inspire creative thought, imaginative problem solving and social connection.
- Reverence for each other, community, parent volunteering and healthy living (screen free wherever possible) are among our strongest values.
- An in person visit - tour or open house Application Interview; Grades 2 and up have a shadow visit 1-3 days long
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Berkeley Rose Waldorf School cost?
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $32,000 for private students and $450 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for Berkeley Rose Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is Dec. 29 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 29 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Berkeley Rose Waldorf School located?
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is African Children Advanced Learning Center (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is School Of Saint Leo The Great (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
4238 Howe St
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-7828
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-5 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
466 Chetwood St
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Montessori School
5610 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
5782 Miles Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 597-1963
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 7 students
959 33d
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 923-0164
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-11
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
1070 41st Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 380-0302
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
4660 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 12
Special Education School
521 Boden Way
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 984-0599
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 22
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
4238 Howe St
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-7828
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-5 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
466 Chetwood St
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
116 Montecito Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9617
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
116 Montecito Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
4238 Howe St
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-7828
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Montessori School
5610 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
5782 Miles Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 597-1963
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
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Oakland Technical High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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4351 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
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Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4314 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3146
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3146
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Bay Area Technology
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 382-9932
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 382-9932
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4803 Lawton Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
School Reviews
5 1/10/2025
My partner and I have two children at Berkeley Rose, and we have been overwhelmingly happy with our experience. When our older child entered the school for nursery, we were certain we would transition to our local public school for the grades. However, we were quickly enamored with the thoughtfulness and intentionality of the school at large and the attuned care our young daughter received. We were also surprised and impressed by the strength and creativity of the academic programming in the grades, such that we felt a conviction to stay at the school beyond early childhood and consider ourselves very lucky to have stumbled upon such an educational gem. Perhaps the greatest benefit of Berkeley Rose is its community, which is thoughtful, kind, engaging, and interesting. We've made great friends to raise our children alongside.
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