Wildcat Canyon Community School
Wildcat Canyon Community School, a restructure of the East Bay Waldorf School, is a new parent/teacher-led collective offering pre-K through 5th grade.
We offer a developmentally-appropriate, experiential approach to education, integrating the arts and academics.
We cultivate the spark of individuality in each child helping them grow intellectually, physically, emotionally, and creatively.
The Waldorf curriculum is challenging, experiential, and comprehensive.
What others consider "extracurricular," we consider "essential" to becoming a well-educated and well-rounded human being. As part of their regular classes, all students study foreign language, singing, recorder, orchestra, fine arts, games, movement, handwork, woodwork, gardening and drama.
Waldorf education is celebrating it's 100th Birthday this year -- with 1000 schools around the globe. We are the educational alternative with a proven track record of success.
Families come from Oakland, Berkeley, Lafayette, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Richmond, El Cerrito, Vallejo, Pinole, Benicia and of course, El Sobrante to give their child the firm foundation of a Waldorf PreK-8 education.
Our graduates go on to high schools that reflect their interests -- public or private, competitive academic, artistic or alternative. They are ready for anything and high schools appreciate their interest and engagement.
The aim of Waldorf education is to inspire life-long learning in each student and enable them to fully develop their unique capacities.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 159 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(non-distracting & free of logos)
(non-distracting & free of logos)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Tuition Notes
Sliding Scale - Cooperative Based
% on Financial Aid
42%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Club, Music Ensembles
Drama Club, Music Ensembles
School Notes
- In addition to reading, writing, math, the humanities and the sciences, our students have regular lessons in a wide variety of subjects, including:
- Spanish
- Handwork -- e.g. knitting, sewing
- Fine arts
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Games and Sports
- Eurythmy (Movement)
- Gardening
- Woodworking
- Outdoor Education
Profile last updated: 07/05/2021
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School Reviews
5 7/2/2020
We have been happy at this Waldorf school from early childhood into middle school now. You cannot beat the campus setting - it is an integral part of the East Bay Waldorf education that makes the kids here so terrific. The amazing teachers, Waldorf curriculum, multiple subjects and outdoor gardening and hiking all combine to make this a really special Waldorf school. We drive the 20 minutes from Berkeley because it's worth it. The students are relaxed and happy and love learning. They have inner motivation. This school truly preserves childhood while giving the children a terrific, multi-faceted education.
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