Beginning with the intimacy and warmth of our parent-toddler classes, progressing through our joyful nursery and kindergartens to the challenging and experiential curriculum of our grades, and culminating in the academic and artistic rigor of our high school, Waldorf School of the Peninsula offers an exceptional education for your child from toddler to young adult.
Our school fosters the capacities needed for a successful, purposeful, and joyful life, ignites intrinsic passion for learning, and inspires responsibility for self, community and the world.
These include confidence and self-discipline, the ability to think independently and work with others, mastery of analytical and critical faculties, fluency with creative and artistic expression, and reverence for the beauty and wonder of the world.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
260 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Admissions Director
Ashley Brickeen & Audrey Lee
Admissions Associate
Audrey Lee
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Environmental Club, Leadership Club, Rainbow Alliance, Robotics, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama, Eurythmy, Guitar, Handbell Choir, Improv, Orchestra/Strings
Environmental Club, Leadership Club, Rainbow Alliance, Robotics, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama, Eurythmy, Guitar, Handbell Choir, Improv, Orchestra/Strings
School Notes
- Waldorf graduates enter adulthood with the "21st century skills" of confidence and self-discipline, the ability to think independently and work with others, mastery of analytical and critical faculties, fluency with creative and artistic expression, and reverence for the beauty and wonder of life.
- Waldorf alumni work in all sectors of the economy, bringing their passion for learning and their highly developed ethics to the realms of science and technology, business, the arts, the environment, government, and other new and traditional professions.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Waldorf School Of The Peninsula offer?
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Waldorf School Of The Peninsula?
The application deadline for Waldorf School Of The Peninsula is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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