Sacramento Waldorf
The largest Waldorf school in North America. 22-acre campus along the American River with a 3.5-acre biodynamic farm. National Merit semifinalists every year since 2017.
At a Glance
| Address | 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 |
| Phone | (916) 961-3900 |
| Website | sacwaldorf.org |
| Head of School | Kat McFee |
| Admissions Director | Hunt Griggs |
| Founded | 1959 (began in a Carmichael home) |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Affiliation | Nonsectarian (Waldorf) |
| Total Enrollment | ~451–459 students |
| Student–Teacher Ratio | 6:1 |
| Average Class Size | 22 |
| Faculty | 76 — 50% hold advanced degrees |
| Campus | 22 acres + 3.5-acre biodynamic farm along the American River |
| Mascot & Colors | Waves · Blue, Gold |
| Distance from 701 Rolling Green | 18.0 mi · ~26 min |
An Education That Sticks
Costs & the Path In
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Yearly Tuition | $18,485 |
| Summer Program | $420 |
| Students on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Average Aid Grant | $6,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Students of Color | 11% |
| Average SSAT Percentile | 90% |
A Distinctive Curriculum
Waldorf integrates arts and academics from Pre-K onward. Required coursework includes 4 years of English, 3 of math, 3 of science, 2.5 of history plus civics/government, 4 years of music, drama, and ongoing art. Every student in grade 4 and up learns a musical instrument.
Signature programs: Biodynamic farming & gardening, blacksmithing, woodworking, handwork, STEM lab-based courses, social-emotional learning, ADD/ADHD and learning-difference support, generalized pull-out support, summer school.
Sports, Clubs & Honors
Athletics (5 sports)
Baseball, Basketball, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Volleyball.
Clubs & Honors
Coding Club, GSA, Literary Journal, Science Olympiad, Speech & Debate (NFL), Student Council, Yearbook. National Merit semifinalists and commended scholars every year since 2017.
Reputation
- GreatSchools community rating: 4.6/5 (13 reviews).
- Largest Waldorf school in North America.
- Accreditations: AWSNA, NAIS, WECAN, WASC.
- Ranked top 20% of California private schools for lowest average acceptance rates and largest student body.
"Receive the children in reverence, educate them in love, and send them forth in freedom."
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