Our mission: Providing an education that honors the developmental stages of childhood, builds confidence, connection and purpose, and prepares students to realize their full potential as free human beings
SWS is ranked as one of the area`s top Private High Schools for 2019 by the Business Journal.
Offers a K-12 hands-on, developmentally appropriate curriculum rich in academics, arts, music, environmental, and physical education as well as specialty subjects including handwork, blacksmithing, woodworking, and gardening
Grades 6-12 experience Social Emotional Learning and Health (SEL). This curriculum develops self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Students learn character education, human reproduction, socially healthy relationships, including technology, and how to transition to high school with ease.
Encompasses 22 acres of winding campus in the Sacramento suburb of Fair Oaks, including a 3.5-acre biodynamic farm along the American River
National Merit Scholar semifinalist and 4 National Merit Commended Scholars in 2019
100% College acceptance rate. 71% of our students accepted into the UC System
We exceed the UC System A to G requirements
25% of our students entered STEM in college in 2019
Mean SAT scores 1,289/1600 and 29 ACT for 2019
12-20 students average class size in High School.
Offers a successful, celebrated athletic program that is open to every student
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,200
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sacramento Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1959
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
411 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
31 students
Advanced Courses
Honors foreign language
Average SAT score
1289
Average ACT score
29
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,200
Tuition Notes
Tuition changes by grade. See sacwaldorf.org for details.
Summer Program Cost
$325
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer Program is for students in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Please see details on our website:
sacwaldorf.org
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
65%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Cindi Bradshaw
Admissions Associate
Terri Stewart
Endowment Size
$1 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Coding Club, GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance), Japanese Culture Club, Literary Journal, Science Olympiad, Speech & Debate (National Forensics League), Student Council, Waste and Vice Elimination Squad (WAVES), Yearbook
Coding Club, GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance), Japanese Culture Club, Literary Journal, Science Olympiad, Speech & Debate (National Forensics League), Student Council, Waste and Vice Elimination Squad (WAVES), Yearbook
School Notes
- Sacramento Waldorf School enjoys a close, friendly community where every child is known, seen, and heard, and where the student population supports each other, rather than competes.
- Emphasizes building a love of learning and true self-confidence in every subject
- Employs versatile, caring faculty, many with PhDs, who provide support, guidance and focus on student well-being
- Graduatesstudents who are capable of independent, critical, and creative thinking and who will enter adult life with the confidence and knowledge needed to take on their next level of possibilities
- 3 years required Math, 3 years of science (1 year each: biology, physics and chemistry)
- 4 years of English, 2.5 years of history, 0.5 years of civics/government)
- 4 years required Music, 1 year of drama, 1+ year of art
- All students from grade 4 onward play a musical instrument
- After school sports begin in sixth grade.
- Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
- All high school core curriculum classes are UC-accredited
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sacramento Waldorf School cost?
Sacramento Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $19,200 for private students and $325 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Sacramento Waldorf School?
The acceptance rate of Sacramento Waldorf School is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Sacramento Waldorf School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
Does Sacramento Waldorf School offer a summer program?
Yes, Sacramento Waldorf School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Sacramento Waldorf School offer?
Sacramento Waldorf School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Sacramento Waldorf School's ranking?
Sacramento Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sacramento Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Sacramento Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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