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#691 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm

School · Santa Rosa, CA

A private school in Santa Rosa, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

655 WILLOWSIDE RD, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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-7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,195.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index39%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment256
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,513

Median home value

$628,900

Median rent

$1,978/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White76.6%
Two or More7.8%
Asian6.6%
Hispanic5.1%
Black2.3%
Native American1.2%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greenacre HomesPrivate · tuition6.5private3–122.1 mi52Compare →
Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privateK–122.3 mi163Compare →
Northwest Prep CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–122.5 mi153Compare →
Plumfield AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–113.7 mi18Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is listed in Santa Rosa, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a private school in Santa Rosa, CA, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #691 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm

What grades does Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm serve?

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm?

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm?

The student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm rank in CA?

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm ranks #691 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm's MySchoolScout rating?

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm a private school?

Yes, Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm 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 Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm a religious school?

No, Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
256
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
166 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sonoma County
Area population (ZIP 95401)
36,842
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
39.9
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 95401; 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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