The Waldorf School of Orange County
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Costa Mesa, CA
2350 Canyon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Costa Mesa
- 86% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Costa Mesa since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
The Waldorf School of Orange County is an independent private school in Costa Mesa, California, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 283 students and around 11 students per teacher. The school reports that about 86% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 283
- Teachers
- 26.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 149 girls, 134 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 86% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 71% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Questions to ask on a tour
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- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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Questions about The Waldorf School of Orange County
What grades does The Waldorf School of Orange County serve?
The Waldorf School of Orange County serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Waldorf School of Orange County?
About 283 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Waldorf School of Orange County?
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