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Best California Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) serving 4,629 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) in California include Highland Hall Waldorf School, Maple Village Waldorf School, and San Francisco Waldorf School.
The average tuition cost is $19,266, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,717.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) in California (2026-27)

Highland Hall Waldorf School Photo
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
17100 Superior Street
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
(5)
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Maple Village Waldorf School Photo
Maple Village Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
4017 E 6th St
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-8200
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Pasadena Waldorf School Photo
Pasadena Waldorf School
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
(4)
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Sacramento Waldorf School Photo
Sacramento Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
3750 Bannister Road
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-3900
(1)
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San Francisco Waldorf School Photo
San Francisco Waldorf School
Gr: NS-12 | 419 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 22
Waldorf School
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
(1)
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The Waldorf School Of San Diego Photo
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
Gr: NS-12 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
(7)
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Waldorf School Orange County Photo
Waldorf School Orange County
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
(1)
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Camellia Waldorf School Photo
Camellia Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
7450 Pocket Road
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 427-5022
(2)
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Cedar Springs Waldorf School Photo
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
(6)
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Davis Waldorf School Photo
Davis Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2
Waldorf School
3100 Sycamore Lane
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 753-1651
(16)
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Live Oak Waldorf School Photo
Live Oak Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Sports: 2
410 Crother Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-8720
(4)
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Sanderling Waldorf School Photo
Sanderling Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
(5)
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Santa Cruz Waldorf School Photo
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Waldorf School
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
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Map of Sierra Waldorf School
Sierra Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
19234 Rawhide Road
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-0454
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South Coast Montessori Photo
South Coast Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
(3)
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Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Waldorf School
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
(2)
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Valley Waldorf City School Photo
Valley Waldorf City School
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17424 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
(2)
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The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County Photo
The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Waldorf School
6280 Third Street
Calpella, CA 95418
(707) 485-8719
(5)
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Waldorf School Of The Peninsula Photo
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula
Gr: NS-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
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Westside Waldorf School Photo
Westside Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Waldorf School
2601 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 454-7064
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) in California?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) in California include Highland Hall Waldorf School, Maple Village Waldorf School, and San Francisco Waldorf School.
How many private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) are located in California?
22 private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) are located in California.
How much do private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $19,266, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,717.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) in California?
California private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
22
Private Schools
4,629
Students
$19,266
Avg. Tuition
27%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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