#1 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
San Francisco Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade334 students4 students per teacher
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#2 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Marin Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in California
San Rafael, CA
A+Overall grade145 students3 students per teacher
#3 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
Northridge, CA
A+Overall grade199 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Eugene Waldorf School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–7
The smallest classes of any independent school in Eugene
Eugene, OR
A+Overall grade109 students4 students per teacher
#5 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in California
Berkeley, CA
A+Overall grade125 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Pasadena Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Altadena
Altadena, CA
A+Overall grade212 students5 students per teacher
#7 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Haleakala Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Kula since at least 2011
Kula, HI
A+Overall grade179 students9 students per teacher
#8 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Whidbey Island Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Clinton, WA
A+Overall grade127 students8 students per teacher
#9 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Seattle Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
86% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade193 students6 students per teacher
#10 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
The Waldorf School of San Diego
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade251 students8 students per teacher
#11 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
AOverall grade148 students7 students per teacher
#12 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Portland Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
88% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Milwaukie, OR
AOverall grade296 students10 students per teacher
#13 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Anchorage Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
AOverall grade78 students7 students per teacher
#14 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in Nevada
Reno, NV
AOverall grade66 students5 students per teacher
#15 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Swallowtail School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2013–14
Cornelius, OR
AOverall grade118 students7 students per teacher
#16 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Olympia Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Olympia
Olympia, WA
AOverall grade116 students8 students per teacher
#17 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Tucson Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 7 independent schools in Tucson
Tucson, AZ
AOverall grade167 students10 students per teacher
#18 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Live Oak Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Meadow Vista, CA
AOverall grade134 students8 students per teacher
#19 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Malamalama Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2011–12
Keaau, HI
AOverall grade98 students9 students per teacher
#20 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of independent schools in Colorado
Carbondale, CO
A-Overall grade175 students4 students per teacher
#21 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Boulder Valley Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Colorado
Niwot, CO
A-Overall grade95 students5 students per teacher
#22 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Davis Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Davis since at least 2011
Davis, CA
A-Overall grade171 students9 students per teacher
#23 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
The Waldorf School of Mendocino County
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Calpella since at least 2011
Calpella, CA
B+Overall grade75 students12 students per teacher
#24 Best Waldorf Schools in the West
Maple Village Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 205% since 2013–14
Long Beach, CA
B+Overall grade125 students11 students per teacher
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