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#894 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 28% of private schools

Davis Waldorf School

Elementary School

3100 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616

Private
177
Students
10.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 28%
in CA

About Davis Waldorf School

Davis Waldorf School is an private elementary school in Davis, CA 95616. The school serves approximately 177 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9/10, placing it in the 71.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 14 public schools in Davis, Davis Waldorf School rates higher overall (6.9 vs 6.1 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Davis Waldorf School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Davis, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
This School
vs
21.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
177
This School
vs
465
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Davis Waldorf School (this school) 6.9
Robert E. Willett Elementary 5.5
Cesar Chavez Elementary 5.0
Patwin Elementary 6.4
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High 7.9
North Davis Elementary 6.5
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High 7.4
Davis School for Independent Study 6.6
Da Vinci Charter Academy 6.5
Birch Lane Elementary 4.7
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch 4.3
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary 6.3
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High 5.3
Fairfield Elementary 7.0
Pioneer Elementary 5.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.1:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 177
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

3100 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
DAVIS WALDORF SCHOOL Davis 0.0 mi 6.9
Robert E. Willett Elementary Davis 1.1 mi 5.5
Cesar Chavez Elementary Davis 1.2 mi 5.0
Patwin Elementary Davis 1.3 mi 6.4
Davis Senior High Davis 1.3 mi 5.7
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High Davis 1.4 mi 7.9
TENDER LEARNING CARE Davis 1.3 mi 6.9
ST JAMES SCHOOL Davis 1.5 mi 6.9
North Davis Elementary Davis 1.5 mi 6.5
King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation) Davis 1.9 mi 4.0
Davis School for Independent Study Davis 2.0 mi 6.6
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High Davis 1.9 mi 7.4
Da Vinci Charter Academy Davis 2.2 mi 6.5
Redbud Montessori Davis 2.4 mi 6.9
Birch Lane Elementary Davis 2.2 mi 4.7
REDBUD MONTESSORI Davis 2.5 mi 6.9
Grace Valley Christian Academy Davis 2.6 mi 6.9
PEREGRINE SCHOOL Davis 3.2 mi 6.9
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary Davis 3.4 mi 6.3
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch Davis 3.2 mi 4.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Cajon Valley Home El Cajon, CA 6.9
Coliseum Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA 6.9
Cuddeback Elementary Carlotta, CA 6.9
DAVIS WALDORF SCHOOL Davis, CA 6.9
Fourth Street Primary Center Los Angeles, CA 6.9
Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles, CA 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Davis Waldorf School

What grades does Davis Waldorf School serve?

Davis Waldorf School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Davis Waldorf School?

Davis Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Waldorf School?

The student-teacher ratio at Davis Waldorf School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Davis Waldorf School rank in CA?

Davis Waldorf School is ranked #894 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Davis Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?

Davis Waldorf School has a composite rating of 6.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Davis Waldorf School a private school?

Yes, Davis Waldorf School 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
177
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Yolo
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details