Summerfield Waldorf School
Tel:
(707) 575-7194 Ext. 102
Based on a developmental understanding of the learning process and a view of the child that takes human spirituality seriously, Summerfield Waldorf School offers students a comprehensive learning environment designed to challenge and support them in strengthening their cognitive, emotional and intentional abilities.
We strive to support the growth of social awareness and active tolerance, and to give students the experiential background they need to meet new challenges in a creative and responsible manner.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 374 students
- Yearly Tuition: $16,000
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Summerfield Waldorf School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Year Founded | 1974 |
Student Body
Total Students | 374 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 11% State avg.: 45% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Average Class Size | 24 students |
List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Average SAT score | 1200 |
Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Dress guidelines available through school office) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $16,000 |
Tuition Notes | Tuition cost varies by grade |
% on Financial Aid | 40% |
Admissions Director | Tracy Saucier |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: High School Musical Recreational Athletic Programs: circus arts |
School Notes
- Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm teaches students to be creative, critical thinkers with a strong moral compass, who are open and resilient, and can turn challenges into possibilities. This approach to learning integrates the arts with academic rigor, and experiential, hands-on activities. Students are provided with the opportunity to take risks, think imaginatively and embrace new opportunities with initiative, creativity, and resilience.
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School Reviews
5 Summerfield Waldorf School offers a diverse, interactive education for children and young adults. The heart of this school lives in teachers dedicated to inspiring students of all ages. Both indoor and outdoor education are crafted here on the school site, which encompasses 40+ acres of land. Providing a modern & progressive liberal arts education with a focus on supporting the development of the whole human being, Summerfield Waldorf School has a multitude of offerings with small classes that enable this rich education. This is a school creating our next powerful generation of leaders in the world! My son is a graduate and was fortunate enough to have attended Summerfield Waldorf School from Pre-school all the way through to High School. With some most inspiring teachers in the world and some very best, innovative curriculums in the county Summerfield Waldorf School is a school I most highly recommend. - Posted by Parent - Tara Kelly |
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