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Central Coast Waldorf
Elementary School
880 Manzanita Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Central Coast Waldorf
Elementary School in Los Osos · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Central Coast Waldorf
Central Coast Waldorf is a private elementary school in Los Osos, CA. Central Coast Waldorf serves approximately 121 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 121 students, Central Coast Waldorf 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 8.3:1 students to teachers, Central Coast Waldorf sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Central Coast Waldorf 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 Central Coast Waldorf compares to the 3 public schools in Los Osos, CA
All Schools in Los Osos
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Central Coast Waldorf (this school) | — |
| Monarch Grove Elementary | 8.9 |
| Baywood Elementary | 8.1 |
| Los Osos Middle | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 121 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Address
- 880 Manzanita Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402
- Phone
- (805) 235-4401
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
880 Manzanita Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Central Coast Waldorf may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Monarch Grove Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away). Another option is C L Smith Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 8.9 miles away, in nearby San Luis Obispo). Additionally, Del Mar Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Morro Bay). For more schools in Los Osos, see our Los Osos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WISHING WELL SCHOOL Los Osos | 0.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Monarch Grove Elementary Los Osos | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Baywood Elementary Los Osos | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Los Osos Middle Los Osos | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Morro Bay High Morro Bay | 5.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Del Mar Elementary Morro Bay | 6.1 mi | 8.2 |
| San Luis County Special Education San Luis Obispo | 5.5 mi | — |
| San Luis Obispo County Community San Luis Obispo | 5.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter San Luis Obispo | 6.0 mi | 6.6 |
| San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court San Luis Obispo | 6.6 mi | — |
| CHRIST CLASSICAL SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 7.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo | 8.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary San Luis Obispo | 8.5 mi | 7.2 |
| C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo | 8.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Cayucos Elementary Cayucos | 10.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Pacific Beach High San Luis Obispo | 9.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Pacheco Elementary San Luis Obispo | 9.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter San Luis Obispo | 10.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Lindamood-Bell Academy San Luis Obispo | 9.6 mi | — |
| OLD MISSION SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 9.7 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93402 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$103,839
Median Home Value
$729,200
Median Rent
$1,909/mo
Population
15,085
College Educated
50.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Avg Commute
20.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
47.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Central Coast Waldorf
What grades does Central Coast Waldorf serve?
Central Coast Waldorf serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Central Coast Waldorf?
Central Coast Waldorf has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Coast Waldorf?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Coast Waldorf is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Central Coast Waldorf a private school?
Yes, Central Coast Waldorf is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Phone
- (805) 235-4401
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