The Waldorf School of Mendocino County is dedicated to cultivating the capacities of each child through a developmentally respectful education, based on the insights of scientist, philosopher, artist and educator, Rudolph Steiner.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Waldorf School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,460
- 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
1972
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,460
Tuition Notes
Flexible financial aid process available.
Admissions Director
Taj Uvaro
School Notes
- Our Early Childhood program is a warm and inviting space that is intentionally filled with natural materials that encourage imagination and creativity. The program follows daily and seasonal rhythms, fostering the development of the whole child by design. The use of structured, creative, and imaginative play lays the foundation for future academic success. Children develop social skills and creative thinking. Storytelling, puppet plays and nursery rhymes, as well as bread baking, soup making, and all-season outdoor play support language, math, and fine and gross motor skills.
- The academic program for Grades 1 through 8 emphasizes a wide spectrum of student growth and development. Classes are small in size and led by qualified teachers who provide individual attention to each student. Each grade is designed to provide a developmentally appropriate academic challenge. Work in the arts and extensive time in nature are integrated into the curriculum to engage a student's head, heart and hands.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County cost?
The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County's tuition is approximately $11,460 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County?
The application deadline for The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/14/2023
WSMC is a place where children thrive. As a parent of two students, I am continuously impressed by the high-quality teaching. Students are taught how to learn and to love what they're learning.
5 3/2/2019
The Waldorf School of Mendocino County is a truly special place for children! The teachers and administrative staff work tirelessly to provide a special, unique experience for children. The rich education, imbued with the arts, allows each child to unfold at their own pace in a beautiful manner. Please visit the school so you can personally experience the warm and caring environment that allows each child to blossom. Highly recommend!
5 10/6/2018
I have been a parent of this school for 8+years. I have experienced many changes over the years. I`m very proud of the way the school continues to grow. This school is a home to nurturing creative independent thinking, protecting a childhood, and developing a human that can consciously move through this world with independence and confidence. I can`t say enough about the relationships that are created over time into a family of unconditional love and support well after your years on campus. Paying for private school can feeloverwhelming and impossible, but I can attest that it has payed dividends in my families life! Well worth it-Best investment we made!
5 9/2/2015
This school has been and is a wonderful place for my 2 children. They are happy, learning many different and fun things, being nourished from the inside out, and getting a quality waldorf education. We are small but we are committed!
5 12/19/2014
WSMC is a wonderful private Waldorf school. Very happy with my parent experience, and grateful to have this education option in the area.
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