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Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Elementary School
2190 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Elementary School in Santa Cruz · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Santa Cruz Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz Waldorf School serves approximately 163 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.2:1 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 163 students, Santa Cruz Waldorf School 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 8.2:1 students to teachers, Santa Cruz Waldorf School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Waldorf School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Cruz, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Waldorf School (this school) | — |
| Santa Cruz County Community | 6.9 |
| Santa Cruz County Special Education | 4.8 |
| Santa Cruz County Court | — |
| Westlake Elementary | 6.2 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary | 7.0 |
| Mission Hill Middle | 6.8 |
| Pacific Collegiate Charter | 9.4 |
| Bay View Elementary | 6.1 |
| Ark Independent Studies | 4.9 |
| Alternative Family Education | 5.8 |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch | 6.7 |
| Branciforte Middle | 7.4 |
| Gault Elementary | 6.0 |
| De Laveaga Elementary | 6.8 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | 8.4 |
| Green Acres Elementary | 8.1 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | 7.4 |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter | 6.7 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary | 5.4 |
| Live Oak Elementary | 7.5 |
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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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Address
- 2190 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Phone
- (831) 425-0519
- 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 score data not yet available for this school.
Location
2190 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Cruz Waldorf School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Brook Knoll Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 2.5 miles away). Another option is HOLY CROSS SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 3.2 miles away). Additionally, GATEWAY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 3.9 miles away). For more schools in Santa Cruz, see our Santa Cruz schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SANTA CRUZ WALDORF SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 0.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Westlake Elementary Santa Cruz | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School Santa Cruz | 2.3 mi | — |
| Santa Cruz County Special Education Santa Cruz | 2.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Santa Cruz County Court Santa Cruz | 2.3 mi | — |
| Santa Cruz County Community Santa Cruz | 2.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary Santa Cruz | 2.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Pacific Collegiate Charter Santa Cruz | 3.3 mi | 9.4 |
| Mission Hill Middle Santa Cruz | 3.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Bay View Elementary Santa Cruz | 3.4 mi | 6.1 |
| HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 3.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Holy Cross Santa Cruz | 3.2 mi | — |
| Santa Cruz High Santa Cruz | 3.3 mi | 7.9 |
| San Lorenzo Valley High Felton | 3.8 mi | 7.7 |
| PACIFIC SANDS ACADEMY Scotts Valley | 3.4 mi | — |
| SPRING HILL-ADVANCED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF SANTA CR Santa Cruz | 3.6 mi | 5.7 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Felton | 3.9 mi | 6.5 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle Felton | 4.0 mi | 4.9 |
| California Connections Academy Monterey Bay Ripon | 3.6 mi | 3.3 |
| GATEWAY SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 3.9 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,040
Median Home Value
$1,189,300
Median Rent
$2,356/mo
Population
46,024
College Educated
55.2%
Homeownership
51.9%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Median Age
36.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Cruz Waldorf School
What grades does Santa Cruz Waldorf School serve?
Santa Cruz Waldorf School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Cruz Waldorf School?
Santa Cruz Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Waldorf School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Santa Cruz Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Santa Cruz 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 425-0519
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