For the 2026 school year, there are 6 waldorf private preschools serving 1,138 students in California.
The top-ranked waldorf private preschool in California is San Francisco Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
You can also learn more about how Waldorf schools work.
Top-Ranked California Waldorf 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)
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
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
Santa Cruz Waldorf School ![Santa Cruz Waldorf School Photo]( "Santa Cruz Waldorf School Photo")
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
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
2601 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 454-7064
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 454-7064
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 12 students 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 is San Francisco Waldorf School.
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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