Very Good
#374 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 21% of private schools
San Francisco Waldorf School
School
2938 WASHINGTON ST, San Francisco, CA 94115
Enrollment
385
Student-Teacher
6.1:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
385
Student-Teacher
6.1:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#374 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#25 of 74
public schools
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About San Francisco Waldorf School
San Francisco Waldorf School is a private school in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Waldorf School serves approximately 385 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. San Francisco Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6.1:1 students to teachers, San Francisco Waldorf School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
San Francisco 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 San Francisco Waldorf School compares to 124 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Waldorf School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary | 6.8 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori | 8.8 |
| Gateway High | 8.7 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy | 7.0 |
| Tule Elk Park Children Center | 7.6 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High | 7.6 |
| Marina Middle | 8.1 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 3.9 |
| Gateway Middle | 7.0 |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary | 6.0 |
| Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Sherman Elementary | 5.3 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 9.5 |
| Wells (Ida B.) High | 6.0 |
| Redding Elementary | 4.7 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 8.4 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.6 |
| Spring Valley Elementary | 5.5 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Galileo High | 8.4 |
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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.
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
2938 WASHINGTON ST, San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Francisco Waldorf School may also want to explore other schools in the area. San Francisco Public Montessori (rated 8.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Gateway High (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TOWN SCHOOL FOR BOYS (rated 7.7/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood 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 Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend San Francisco Waldorf School?
San Francisco Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Waldorf School is 6.1:1. 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 ranks #374 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is San Francisco Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Francisco Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is San Francisco Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, San Francisco 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 San Francisco Waldorf School a religious school?
No, San Francisco 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 875-7236
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