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#36 of 3,177 private schools in CA
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San Francisco Waldorf School
High School
2938 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
About San Francisco Waldorf School
San Francisco Waldorf School is a private high school in San Francisco, CA 94115. The school serves approximately 320 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 98.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $154,264, where 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow San Francisco Waldorf School compares to 124 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Waldorf School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary | 8.0 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori | 5.5 |
| Gateway High | 7.6 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy | 5.8 |
| Tule Elk Park Children Center | 5.8 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High | 4.5 |
| Marina Middle | 5.5 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 4.7 |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary | 4.6 |
| Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Gateway Middle | 5.3 |
| Sherman Elementary | 5.2 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 7.1 |
| Wells (Ida B.) High | 5.0 |
| Redding Elementary | 3.1 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 7.1 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.0 |
| Spring Valley Elementary | 4.5 |
| Galileo High | 7.6 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 6.5 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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Location
2938 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Town School for Boys San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 5.8 |
| TOWN SCHOOL FOR BOYS San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 5.8 |
| ACADEMY OF THOUGHT AND INDUSTRY San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| HILLWOOD ACADEMIC DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Hillwood Academic Day San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Drew School San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| DREW SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| San Francisco University High School San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 8.0 |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Convent & Stuart Hall, Schools of the Sacred Heart - San Francisco San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| CONVENT & STUART HALL SCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Gateway High San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| HAMLIN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| THE HAMLIN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| The Hamlin School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$154,264
Median Home Value
$1,684,100
Median Rent
$2,380/mo
Population
32,715
College Educated
73.6%
Homeownership
24.8%
Avg Commute
29.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Median Age
37.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Francisco Waldorf School
What grades does San Francisco Waldorf School serve?
San Francisco Waldorf School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend San Francisco Waldorf School?
San Francisco Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Waldorf School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does San Francisco Waldorf School rank in CA?
San Francisco Waldorf School is ranked #36 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is San Francisco Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Francisco Waldorf School has a composite rating of 5.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is San Francisco Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, San Francisco 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- (415) 931-2750
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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