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#1124 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Waldorf School of the Peninsula
Elementary School · Los Altos, CA
A private elementary school in Los Altos, CA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
11311 MORA DR, Los Altos, CA 94024
- 9.3:1 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
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Where Waldorf School of the Peninsula sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Altos), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
85.1%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94024; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclaire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Saint Simon Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| St SimonPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Green Chinese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waldorf School of the Peninsula is listed in Los Altos, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waldorf School of the Peninsula
Waldorf School of the Peninsula is a private elementary school in Los Altos, CA, serving approximately 115 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,124 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waldorf School of the Peninsula
What grades does Waldorf School of the Peninsula serve?
Waldorf School of the Peninsula serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Waldorf School of the Peninsula?
Waldorf School of the Peninsula has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School of the Peninsula?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School of the Peninsula is 9.3:1. 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 the Peninsula rank in CA?
Waldorf School of the Peninsula ranks #1,124 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Waldorf School of the Peninsula's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldorf School of the Peninsula 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 Waldorf School of the Peninsula a private school?
Yes, Waldorf School of the Peninsula 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 Waldorf School of the Peninsula a religious school?
No, Waldorf School of the Peninsula is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Gender Split
- 69% M / 31% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 162 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 209-9406
- Area population (ZIP 94024)
- 23,673
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 94024; 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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