For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 waldorf private preschools serving 1,161 students in California.
The top ranked waldorf private preschools in California include San Francisco Waldorf School and Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
You can also learn more about how Waldorf schools work.
Top Ranked California Waldorf Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
Gr: NS-12 | 419 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3100 Sycamore Lane
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 753-1651
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 753-1651
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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Waldorf School
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
6280 Third Street
Calpella, CA 95418
(707) 485-8719
Calpella, CA 95418
(707) 485-8719
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
1439-41 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
Gr: NS-8 Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked waldorf private preschools in California?
The top ranked waldorf private preschools in California include San Francisco Waldorf School and Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm.
How many waldorf private preschools are located in California?
6 waldorf private preschools are located in California.
How diverse are waldorf private preschools in California?
California waldorf private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
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