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Berkeley Rose Waldorf School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Berkeley, CA

2515 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in California

In Berkeley, California, Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 125 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 346% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
125
Teachers
21.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 78 girls, 47 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 51% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    28’13–1488’17–18134’19–20128’21–22125’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K37
    113
    211
    315
    417
    57
    62
    712
    811

    Student body

    White53%
    Two or more races26%
    Asian10%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black6%

    Member of

    • Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Berkeley Rose Waldorf School

    What grades does Berkeley Rose Waldorf School serve?

    Berkeley Rose Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Berkeley Rose Waldorf School?

    About 125 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Berkeley Rose Waldorf School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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