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#267 of 1,387 private schools in CA
Top 19% of private schools
Waldorf School of Orange County
High School
2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
About Waldorf School of Orange County
Waldorf School of Orange County is a private high school in Costa Mesa, CA 92627. The school serves approximately 280 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4/10, placing it in the 80.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $105,647, where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Waldorf School of Orange County compares to 39 public schools serving similar grades in Costa Mesa, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Waldorf School of Orange County (this school) | 6.4 |
| Estancia High | 8.2 |
| Wilson Elementary | 5.6 |
| Victoria Elementary | 8.6 |
| Pomona Elementary | 4.6 |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary | 8.4 |
| Adams Elementary | 7.4 |
| Whittier Elementary | 5.3 |
| Early College High | 8.6 |
| College Park Elementary | 6.9 |
| Costa Mesa High | 6.6 |
| Charles W. Tewinkle Middle | 7.2 |
| California Elementary | 7.1 |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary | 5.1 |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary | 8.2 |
| Killybrooke Elementary | 5.6 |
| Woodland Elementary | 6.8 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | 7.9 |
| Monte Vista Independent Study | 6.6 |
| International School for Science and Culture | 6.3 |
| Paularino Elementary | 6.2 |
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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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Estancia High Costa Mesa | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Victoria Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Wilson Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Pomona Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Page Private-Costa Mesa Costa Mesa | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Adams Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Whittier Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Early College High Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Carden Hall, Inc Newport Beach | 1.9 mi | 5.5 |
| College Park Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| John H. Eader Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Montessori Harbor Mesa Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Edison High Huntington Beach | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| My First Montessori Huntington Beach | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Pacifica Christian High School-Orange County Newport Beach | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
| St. Simon and St. Jude Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 92627 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,647
Median Home Value
$958,000
Median Rent
$2,174/mo
Population
62,181
College Educated
41.8%
Homeownership
37.7%
Avg Commute
21.9 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
35.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bishop Garcia Diego High School Santa Barbara, CA | 6.4 |
| Elk Grove Charter Elk Grove, CA | 6.4 |
| MetWest High Oakland, CA | 6.4 |
| Park West High (Continuation) Pomona, CA | 6.4 |
| River Islands High Lathrop, CA | 6.4 |
| S.F. International High San Francisco, CA | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waldorf School of Orange County
What grades does Waldorf School of Orange County serve?
Waldorf School of Orange County serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Waldorf School of Orange County?
Waldorf School of Orange County has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School of Orange County?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School of Orange County 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 Waldorf School of Orange County rank in CA?
Waldorf School of Orange County is ranked #267 out of 1,387 private schools in CA.
What is Waldorf School of Orange County's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldorf School of Orange County has a composite rating of 6.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Waldorf School of Orange County a private school?
Yes, Waldorf School of Orange County 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Orange
- Phone
- (949) 574-7775
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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