The Waldorf curriculum forms an ideal framework for social and intellectual growth.
Our school culture values social and environmental responsibility, reflecting the progressive and culturally diverse town of Santa Cruz.
Children do meaningful work indoors as well as outdoors in the yard and garden.
Children are taught to work for the love of work itself and for others, to enjoy the strength of their bodies and their connection to the earth and to one another.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Waldorf School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,960
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1976
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Students wear neat, un-ripped clothing free from large, non-academic logos and without media characters.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,960
Admissions Director
Amanda Harper
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Math Nook - Math Games and Homework Help on Wednesdays
Arts and Music Programs:
Electives -- Upper Grades, Orchestra
Math Nook - Math Games and Homework Help on Wednesdays
Arts and Music Programs:
Electives -- Upper Grades, Orchestra
School Notes
- A Waldorf education is guided by the tenet that a teacher`s most important goal is to support the development of a child`s unique individual capacities. By paying close attention to the developmental needs of children at each age, a Waldorf education seeks to nurture the gifts that each child brings to the world.A unique aspect of a Waldorf grade school is the class teacher. The class teacher ideally remains with his or her students from first through eighth grade. This system allows the teacher to grow along with the students and facilitates a strong bond of trust between students, parents and teacher.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Santa Cruz Waldorf School cost?
Santa Cruz Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $20,960 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Santa Cruz Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Santa Cruz Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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