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The Waldorf School of Mendocino County

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Calpella, CA

6280 3rd St, Calpella, CA 95418

Overall grade: B+

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Calpella since at least 2011

The Waldorf School of Mendocino County is an independent private school in Calpella, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 75 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 162 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
75
Teachers
6.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
162 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    133’11–12143’13–1463’15–1677’17–1880’19–2083’21–2275’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K17
    K7
    TK10
    110
    216
    33
    410
    53
    65
    78
    83

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino44%
    White32%
    Two or more races16%
    Black3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

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    Questions about The Waldorf School of Mendocino County

    What grades does The Waldorf School of Mendocino County serve?

    The Waldorf School of Mendocino County serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend The Waldorf School of Mendocino County?

    About 75 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Waldorf School of Mendocino County?

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