Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving PS-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.

Top 5 Best California Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America serving 4,549 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America in California include Highland Hall Waldorf School, Sacramento Waldorf School, and Maple Village Waldorf School.
The average tuition cost is $18,396, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,571.

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America in California (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Highland Hall Waldorf School Photo - Our classrooms contain furniture made of natural materials and slate chalkboards.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
17100 Superior Street
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
Grades: PK-12
| 219 students
Maple Village Waldorf School
Maple Village Waldorf School Photo - Teaching the whole child; head, heart & hands.
Special Program Emphasis
4017 E 6th St
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-8200
Grades: NS-8
| 196 students
Pasadena Waldorf School
Pasadena Waldorf School Photo - Waldorf students play team sports!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Grades: NS-12
| 340 students
Sacramento Waldorf School
Sacramento Waldorf School Photo - Sacramento Waldorf High School provides a comprehensive education, an academic and arts-infused curriculum within a community of passionate students, dedicated teachers, and involved parents.
(1)
3750 Bannister Road
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 361-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 459 students
San Francisco Waldorf School
San Francisco Waldorf School Photo - daily greetings
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
Grades: NS-12
| 419 students
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving PS-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Grades: PK-12
| 296 students
Valley Waldorf City School
Valley Waldorf City School Photo - A group of 2nd grade students sharing snacks on the yard together during the 2019 school year.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
6835 Aldea Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
The Waldorf School Of Orange County
The Waldorf School Of Orange County Photo - 6th Grade field trip to Death Valley
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
The Waldorf School Of San Diego Photo - Phenomenological science keep those High Schoolers' interested!
Montessori School
(7)
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
Grades: NS-12
| 304 students
Camellia Waldorf School
Camellia Waldorf School Photo - Camellia Waldorf School was founded in 1989 and is an independent school serving families with children from toddler age through 8th grade.Our campus resides on three acres in Sacramento's Pocket neighborhood. The unique beauty of our school truly shines once you pass through our gates. With our dedicated teachers and staff... http://camelliawaldorf.org/
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
7450 Pocket Road
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 427-5022
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
Cedar Springs Waldorf School Photo - Located off of El Dorado Road near its intersection with Motherlode Drive, just minutes from Highway 50.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Davis Waldorf School
Davis Waldorf School Photo - Waldorf preschool and kindergartens utilize the child's natural propensity to learn through play. Play benefits cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. When play is fun and child-directed, children are motivated to engage in opportunities to learn.
Waldorf School
(16)
3100 Sycamore Lane
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 753-1651
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
Live Oak Waldorf School
Live Oak Waldorf School Photo - 1st-graders on campus.
(4)
410 Crother Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-8720
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Sanderling Waldorf School
Sanderling Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Santa Cruz Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Sierra Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
19234 Rawhide Road
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-0454
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
South Coast Montessori
South Coast Montessori Photo - The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara
Montessori School
(3)
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Grades: PK-K
| 92 students
The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County
The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County Photo
Waldorf School
(5)
6280 Third Street
Calpella, CA 95418
(707) 485-8719
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Grades: NS-12
| 260 students
Westside Waldorf School
Westside Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
17310 W Sunset Blvd
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-7064
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
3800 Clark Road
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 815-9332
Grades: PK-8
| 159 students
Wishing Well School
880 Manzanita Dr
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 235-4401
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students

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