Excellent
#23 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Elementary School
2515 HILLEGASS AVE, Berkeley, CA 94704
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#23 of 1,787
In Berkeley
#1 of 14
public schools
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Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Elementary School in Berkeley · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Berkeley, CA. Berkeley Rose Waldorf School serves approximately 128 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Berkeley Rose Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 128 students, Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.3:1 students to teachers, Berkeley Rose Waldorf School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Berkeley Rose Waldorf School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Berkeley, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School (this school) | 8.5 |
| Willard Middle | 9.7 |
| Emerson Elementary | 9.4 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 9.2 |
| John Muir Elementary | 9.4 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | — |
| Washington Elementary | 9.0 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier | 9.3 |
| Malcolm X Elementary | 8.8 |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | 7.5 |
| Martin Luther King Middle | 9.3 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus | 7.6 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | 9.5 |
| Rosa Parks Environmental Science | 9.4 |
| Cragmont Elementary | 8.9 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary | 7.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2515 HILLEGASS AVE, Berkeley, CA 94704
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Berkeley Rose Waldorf School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Emerson Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is John Muir Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (rated 9.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Berkeley, see our Berkeley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Emerge Berkeley Christian Academy Berkeley | 0.0 mi | — |
| Maybeck High School Berkeley | 0.2 mi | — |
| MAYBECK HIGH SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Willard Middle Berkeley | 0.4 mi | 9.7 |
| EAST BAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS Berkeley | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Emerson Elementary Berkeley | 0.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary Berkeley | 0.6 mi | 9.2 |
| John Muir Elementary Berkeley | 0.8 mi | 9.4 |
| ESCUELA BILINGUE INTERNACIONAL Oakland | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Peralta Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Berkeley High Berkeley | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Berkeley Technology Academy Berkeley | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 Berkeley | 0.9 mi | — |
| MENTORING ACADEMY Oakland | 1.2 mi | — |
| Washington Elementary Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| WALDEN CENTER & SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Berkwood Hedge School Berkeley | 1.0 mi | — |
| BERKWOOD HEDGE SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 9.3 |
| BAYHILL HIGH SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94704 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,105
Median Home Value
$918,500
Median Rent
$1,987/mo
Population
24,427
College Educated
71.7%
Homeownership
11.7%
Avg Commute
26.6 min
Poverty Rate
46.2%
Median Age
21.9
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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