Excellent
#23 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Elementary School · Berkeley, CA
A private elementary school in Berkeley, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2515 HILLEGASS AVE, Berkeley, CA 94704
- 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Berkeley Rose Waldorf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,909/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,105
Median home value
$918,500
Median rent
$1,987/mo
College educated
71.7%
Homeownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
46.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Sylvia Mendez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| John Muir ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is listed in Berkeley, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Berkeley, CA, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
What grades does Berkeley Rose Waldorf School serve?
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Berkeley Rose Waldorf School?
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Rose Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Berkeley Rose Waldorf School rank in CA?
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School ranks #23 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Berkeley Rose Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Berkeley Rose Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Berkeley Rose Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 205 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 859-7679
- Area population (ZIP 94704)
- 24,427
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 21.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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