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#52 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 2% of private schools

Based on limited data

Highland Hall Waldorf School

High School

17100 Superior Street, Northridge, CA 91325

Private

Academic score based on area public school performance. Based on 15 schools in Northridge. Private schools rarely report standardized test data, so this score uses nearby public school results as a proxy.

210
Students
5.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 2%
in CA

About Highland Hall Waldorf School

Highland Hall Waldorf School is a private high school in Northridge, CA 91325. The school serves approximately 210 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5/10, placing it in the 98.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.2/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $92,602, where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 15 public schools in Northridge, Highland Hall Waldorf School rates higher overall (7.5 vs 6.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Highland Hall Waldorf School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Northridge, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
This School
vs
21.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
210
This School
vs
625
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.5
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Highland Hall Waldorf School (this school) 7.5
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary 7.3
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle 8.3
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy 8.0
Andasol Avenue Elementary 6.4
Northridge Academy High 4.8
Northridge Middle 6.5
Lorne Street Elementary 5.3
Calahan Street Elementary 4.9
Darby Avenue Elementary 8.5
Magnolia Science Academy 7 4.6
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies 7.5
Napa Street Elementary 6.4
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle 7.9
Valley International Preparatory High 8.6
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies 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

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)
A 9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.1:1
🕐 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 210
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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

17100 Superior Street, Northridge, CA 91325

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
HIGHLAND HALL WALDORF SCHOOL Northridge 0.0 mi 7.5
ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL Northridge 0.2 mi 7.5
St. Nicholas School Northridge 0.2 mi 7.5
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary Northridge 0.2 mi 7.3
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Northridge 0.4 mi 8.3
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER North Hills 0.4 mi 5.6
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy Northridge 0.5 mi 8.0
Mayall Street Elementary North Hills 0.8 mi 7.9
Andasol Avenue Elementary Northridge 0.8 mi 6.4
San Fernando Valley Academy Northridge 0.8 mi 7.5
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ACADEMY Northridge 0.8 mi 7.5
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences Granada Hills 1.0 mi 8.1
CASA MONTESSORI Northridge 0.9 mi 7.5
Patrick Henry Middle Granada Hills 1.1 mi 7.2
Northpoint School and Intensive Outpatient Northridge 1.0 mi 7.5
NORTHPOINT SCHOOL & INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM Northridge 1.0 mi 7.5
Valley Charter Elementary North Hills 1.1 mi 4.8
Northridge Academy High Northridge 1.1 mi 4.8
HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN ELEMENTARY North Hills 1.3 mi 5.6
Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology North Hills 1.3 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91325 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,602

Median Home Value

$900,200

Median Rent

$1,924/mo

Population

35,116

College Educated

42.5%

Homeownership

45.8%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

16.1%

Median Age

38.8

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

School Rating
SAN GABRIEL MISSION HIGH SCHOOL San Gabriel, CA 7.5
Talega Preparatory Academy San Clemente, CA 7.5
Biggs High Biggs, CA 7.4
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies Stockton, CA 7.6
El Sereno Alternative Education Fair Oaks, CA 7.4
Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco Victorville, CA 7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Highland Hall Waldorf School

What grades does Highland Hall Waldorf School serve?

Highland Hall Waldorf School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Highland Hall Waldorf School?

Highland Hall Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Hall Waldorf School?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Hall Waldorf School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Highland Hall Waldorf School rank in CA?

Highland Hall Waldorf School is ranked #52 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Highland Hall Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?

Highland Hall Waldorf School has a composite rating of 7.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Highland Hall Waldorf School a private school?

Yes, Highland Hall 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 – 12th
Enrollment
210
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details