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Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Elementary School · Santa Cruz, CA
A private elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2190 EMPIRE GRADE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Santa Cruz Waldorf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,203/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,040
Median home value
$1,189,300
Median rent
$2,356/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
51.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Santa Cruz County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Westlake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Brook Knoll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Cruz Waldorf School is listed in Santa Cruz, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Santa Cruz Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,121 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Cruz Waldorf School?
Santa Cruz Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Waldorf School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Santa Cruz Waldorf School rank in CA?
Santa Cruz Waldorf School ranks #1,121 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Santa Cruz Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Cruz Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Santa Cruz Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Santa Cruz Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 425-0519
- Area population (ZIP 95060)
- 46,024
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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