Waldorf School-Peninsula
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Los Altos, CA
11311 Mora Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 72% since 2017–18
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Los Altos, California, Waldorf School-Peninsula is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 249 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 72% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 92% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 249
- Teachers
- 15.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 115 girls, 134 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 92% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 69% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
- A state or regional independent school association
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- 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-Peninsula
What grades does Waldorf School-Peninsula serve?
Waldorf School-Peninsula serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Waldorf School-Peninsula?
About 249 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Waldorf School-Peninsula?
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