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Sacramento Waldorf School
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  • Private
  • FAIR OAKS, CA

Monthly Update

11.15.2023

Come one and all to our Waldorf Wednesdays! Each Wednesday at 8:30–9:15 through November and December, we'll be offering conversations and Q+A about all things Waldorf Education. Topics include How SWS Meets Your Student's Growth with Isabelle Tabacot; Connecting Kids to the Earth with Farmer Steve; and Developing Global Citizens: World Languages in the Waldorf Curriculum with Marcella Livi, PhD.

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade unavailable
  3. Teachers
    grade B
  4. College Prep
    grade A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B
  6. Sports
    grade B minus

About

Applying

Application Deadline
January 12
Application Fee
$75
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$22,420
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid
$5,000
From Sacramento Waldorf School

At Sacramento Waldorf School, we are building a world of compassionate, deep-thinking individuals who positively impact others to embrace who they are meant to be. We provide an education that honors the developmental stages of childhood; builds confidence, connection, and purpose; and prepares students to realize their full potential.

Sacramento Waldorf School recognizes 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, through a holistic approach. By holding a reverence for the path of each individual, we cultivate a dynamic culture of community and life-long learning.

We make full use of our spectacular 22-acre campus overlooking the American River. This beautiful setting creates a nurturing educational environment with a working farm, expansive playing fields, art studios and workshops, theaters, gymnasiums, science labs, and multi-media rooms.

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Sacramento Waldorf School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1330
32 responses
Average ACT
29
12 responses

High School

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Sacramento Waldorf High School has been preparing young people to live fulfilling lives for nearly 50 years. Learning here always takes place through relationship and inquiry, whether it is in the classroom, in the lab, on the field, on the farm, in the studio, or on stage. Smaller class sizes help students develop meaningful relationships with both peers and teachers. At SWS, who you are matters.

Culture & Safety

Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 9 responses
Poll
78%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 15 responses
  • Advent, Spirit Week, Senior Play, so many more
    53%
  • Harvest
    33%
  • Homecoming
    7%
  • Spirit Week
    7%

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Students

Diversity
grade unavailable
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
472
40%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 10 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 10 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 10 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
$13,600
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    No
  • Offers Full Day
    No
  • Offers Part Day
    Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1
Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 10 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 10 responses
Poll
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 10 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
50%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses
40%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responses

Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$99,629
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,599
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$541,800
National
$244,900

Sacramento Waldorf School Reviews

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