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#603 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 34% of private schools
The Waldorf School of Orange County
School · Costa Mesa, CA
A private school in Costa Mesa, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2350 CANYON DR, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 8.5:1 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 The Waldorf School of Orange County sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Costa Mesa), 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
$105,039
Median home value
$1,074,900
Median rent
$2,299/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92627; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renascence School InternationalPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–9 | 1.6 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| California Pacific Charter - San DiegoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| California Pacific Charter- Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Access County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,525 | Compare → |
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Waldorf School of Orange County is listed in Costa Mesa, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Waldorf School of Orange County
The Waldorf School of Orange County is a private school in Costa Mesa, CA, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Waldorf School of Orange County
What grades does The Waldorf School of Orange County serve?
The Waldorf School of Orange County serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Waldorf School of Orange County?
The Waldorf School of Orange County has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Waldorf School of Orange County?
The student-teacher ratio at The Waldorf School of Orange County is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Waldorf School of Orange County rank in CA?
The Waldorf School of Orange County ranks #603 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Waldorf School of Orange County's MySchoolScout rating?
The Waldorf School of Orange County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Waldorf School of Orange County a private school?
Yes, The Waldorf School of Orange County 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 The Waldorf School of Orange County a religious school?
No, The Waldorf School of Orange County is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 574-7775
- Area population (ZIP 92627)
- 60,751
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 92627; 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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