Waldorf Education in California: Tuition
In California, 20 schools and 3 kindergartens on the Map publish their tuition on their own websites. By the year: from $4,325 to $59,400 at 20 of them (2026-27 and 2027-28).
Every published fee
Amounts are in US dollars ($), for the school year and the period each school prints. Download the table (CSV)
| Place | Amount | Year | Fee page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf SchoolOakland. Waldorf school (Associate member of AWSNA) | $18,350 to $35,000 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Camellia Waldorf SchoolSacramento. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $5,040 to $15,900 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Cedar Springs Learning CenterPlacerville. Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired. | $11,750 to $14,250 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Central Coast Waldorf SchoolLos Osos. Waldorf school (Associate member of AWSNA) | $14,500 a year | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 22 October 2026 |
| Davis Waldorf SchoolDavis. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $8,982 to $17,388 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Golden Bridges SchoolSan Francisco. Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired. | $20,160 to $38,435 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Hundred Hills SchoolBuellton. Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired. | $12,473 to $19,858 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2027-28 | Fee pageread 21 October 2026 |
| Live Oak Waldorf SchoolMeadow Vista. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $4,325 to $12,700 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Marin Waldorf SchoolSan Rafael. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $9,435 to $32,250 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Open Arms PlaygardenPetaluma. Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired. | $800 to $2,050 a month | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Pasadena Waldorf SchoolAltadena. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $15,860 to $34,280 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Root & Bloom PlaygardenBenicia. Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired. | $1,050 a month | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| San Francisco Waldorf SchoolSan Francisco. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $18,300 to $59,400 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Seeds of Joy VillageRedondo Beach. Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired. | $6,075 to $17,550 a year | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Sierra Waldorf SchoolJamestown. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $7,713 to $12,648 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Summerfield Waldorf School & FarmSanta Rosa. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $9,300 to $29,900 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| The Ohmapi Nature ProjectNevada City. Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired. | $9,000 a year, 4 days a week | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Waldorf School of Mendocino CountyCalpella. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $6,350 to $13,131 a year | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Waldorf School of Orange CountyCosta Mesa. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $16,585 to $30,670 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Waldorf School of San DiegoSan Diego. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $13,838 to $23,268 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Waldorf School of the PeninsulaLos Altos. Waldorf school (Full member of AWSNA) | $19,600 to $47,500 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Wild RiverTruckee. Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired. | $20,175 to $20,700 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
| Wildcat Canyon Community SchoolEl Sobrante. Waldorf school (Associate member of AWSNA) | $24,700 a yearHelp with fees offered | 2026-27 | Fee pageread 20 October 2026 |
From the Starpath Learning directories (https://www.starpathlearning.com/waldorf). If you use these facts, please name Starpath Learning and link to the page you took them from.
Questions families ask
How much does Waldorf education cost in California?+
20 schools and 3 kindergartens in California publish their tuition. By the year: from $4,325 to $59,400 at 20 places (2026-27 and 2027-28). By the month: from $800 to $2,050 at 2 places (2026-27). Each amount is as the school prints it, for the year it names, so check the school’s own fee page before you apply.
Is there help with tuition in California?+
17 of the 23 say on their fee page that tuition assistance is offered. Ask the school how to apply.
Is there a tuition-free option in California?+
19 schools in California on the Map are public or tuition-free, by their own websites.
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