Excellent
#29 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 2% of private schools
Waldorf School-peninsula
High School
180 N RENGSTORFF AVE, Mountain View, CA 94043
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#29 of 1,787
In Mountain View
#1 of 8
public schools
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Waldorf School-peninsula
High School in Mountain View · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Waldorf School-peninsula
Waldorf School-peninsula is a private high school in Mountain View, CA. Waldorf School-peninsula serves approximately 121 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Waldorf School-peninsula has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 121 students, Waldorf School-peninsula is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Waldorf School-peninsula sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Waldorf School-peninsula is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Waldorf School-peninsula compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Mountain View, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Waldorf School-peninsula (this school) | 8.5 |
| Crittenden Middle | 8.9 |
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle | 8.8 |
| Springer Elementary | 9.5 |
| Mountain View High | 9.3 |
| Alta Vista High | 5.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
180 N RENGSTORFF AVE, Mountain View, CA 94043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Waldorf School-peninsula may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MTN VIEW ACADEMY (rated 7.2/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Mountain View, see our Mountain View schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Gabriela Mistral Elementary Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS MONTESSORI CHILDRENS CTR Mountain View | 0.7 mi | — |
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View | 0.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Theuerkauf Elementary Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Stevenson Elementary Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 9.6 |
| Crittenden Middle Mountain View | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | — |
| KHAN LAB SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Khan Lab School Mountain View | 0.9 mi | — |
| MTN VIEW ACADEMY Mountain View | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Mountain View | 1.1 mi | — |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$180,781
Median Home Value
$1,647,500
Median Rent
$2,965/mo
Population
32,042
College Educated
71%
Homeownership
45.1%
Avg Commute
22.3 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
36.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waldorf School-peninsula
What grades does Waldorf School-peninsula serve?
Waldorf School-peninsula serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Waldorf School-peninsula?
Waldorf School-peninsula has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School-peninsula?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School-peninsula is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waldorf School-peninsula rank in CA?
Waldorf School-peninsula ranks #29 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Waldorf School-peninsula's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldorf School-peninsula has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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-peninsula a private school?
Yes, Waldorf School-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-peninsula a religious school?
No, Waldorf School-peninsula is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 162 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 209-9406
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