Waldorf School of Santa Barbara
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Goleta, CA
7421 Mirano Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Goleta
- Growing: enrollment up 46% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Goleta, California, Waldorf School of Santa Barbara is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 115 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 46% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 115
- Teachers
- 16.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 62 girls, 53 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of independent elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% 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
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 Waldorf School of Santa Barbara
What grades does Waldorf School of Santa Barbara serve?
Waldorf School of Santa Barbara serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Waldorf School of Santa Barbara?
About 115 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Waldorf School of Santa Barbara?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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