Valley Waldorf City School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Van Nuys, CA
17424 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Van Nuys
- Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Van Nuys since at least 2011
Valley Waldorf City School is an independent private school in Van Nuys, California, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 24 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of independent elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 24
- Teachers
- 5.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 13 girls, 11 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of independent elementary schools in California (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary 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
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Valley Waldorf City School
What grades does Valley Waldorf City School serve?
Valley Waldorf City School serves grades K–5.
How many students attend Valley Waldorf City School?
About 24 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Valley Waldorf City School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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