Sacramento Waldorf School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 459 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,485
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Sacramento Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sacramento Waldorf School
Pre-K	12
Kind	52
1	28
2	23
3	35
4	28
5	37
6	35
7	33
8	32
9	29
10	36
11	41
12	38

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Generalized pull-out for student support

Year Founded

1959

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Campus Size

22 acres

School Motto

'Receive the children in reverence, educate them in love, and send them forth in freedom.'

Student Body

Total Students

459 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

76 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

22 students

Average SAT score

1289

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

90%

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Advanced Courses

Honors foreign language

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,485

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Tuition Notes

Tuition changes by grade. See

Summer Program Cost

$420

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer Program is for rising students in Kindergarten through Seventh Grade. Please see details on our website:

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,000

Acceptance Rate

65%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Hunt Griggs

Admissions Associate

Bailee Hobbs

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Mountain BikingSoccer

Volleyball

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Waves

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Coding ClubGSA (Gay-Straight Alliance)

Literary JournalScience Olympiad

Speech & Debate (National Forensics League)Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Yearbook

School Notes

Our Vision, Mission, & Values: We accomplish our mission by recognizing each student as a unique individual with body, soul, and spirit. We offer an academic, artistic, and experiential education based on the insights and pedagogy of Rudolf Steiner, which is a holistic approach that meets the needs of the developing child. By holding a reverence for the path of each individual, we cultivate a dynamic culture of community and life-long learning.
Sacramento Waldorf School is ranked among the area's top 草榴社区 High Schools by the Business Journal.
Offers a PreK-12 hands-on, developmentally-aligned curriculum rich in academics, fine and practical arts, STEM lab-based courses, music, environmental and physical education, as well as specialty subjects including Handwork, Blacksmithing, Woodworking, and Farming & Gardening
Grades 6-12 take weekly Social Emotional Learning and Health (SEL) classes. This curriculum develops self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Students learn character education, human reproduction, socially healthy relationships, including technology, and how to transition to high school with ease.
Encompasses 22 acres of winding campus in the Sacramento suburb of Fair Oaks, including a 3.5-acre biodynamic farm along the American River
National Merit Scholar semifinalists and National Merit Commended Scholars each year since 2017
100% College acceptance rate. 72% of our students were accepted into the UC System
We exceed the UC System A to G requirements for college admission requirements in CA
1220 students average class size in High School.
Offers a successful, celebrated athletic program that is open to every student
See more about our programs and student excellence at

Sacramento Waldorf School enjoys a close, friendly community where every child is known, seen, and heard, and where the student population supports each other, rather than competes.
Emphasizes building a love of learning and true self-confidence in every subject
Employs versatile, caring faculty, many with PhDs, who provide support, guidance and focus on student well-being
Graduatesstudents who are capable of independent, critical, and creative thinking and who will enter adult life with the confidence and knowledge needed to take on their next level of possibilities
3 years required Math, 3 years of science (1 year each: biology, physics and chemistry)
4 years of English, 2.5 years of history, 0.5 years of civics/government)
4 years required Music, 1 year of drama, 1+ year of art
All students from grade 4 onward play a musical instrument
After school sports begin in sixth grade.
Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
All high school core curriculum classes are UC-accredited

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sacramento Waldorf School cost?

Sacramento Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $18,485 for private students and $420 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Sacramento Waldorf School?

The acceptance rate of Sacramento Waldorf School is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Sacramento Waldorf School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Does Sacramento Waldorf School offer a summer program?

Yes, Sacramento Waldorf School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Sacramento Waldorf School offer?

Sacramento Waldorf School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Mountain Biking, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Sacramento Waldorf School's ranking?

Sacramento Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Sacramento Waldorf School?

The application deadline for Sacramento Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Sacramento County, CA is $10,316 for elementary schools and $13,601 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sacramento County, CA is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).