Wishing Well School in Los Osos, CA, serves 134 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a town–based setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 15 teachers supporting a total enrollment of 134 students.
Wishing Well School is a nonsectarian California K–8 private school affiliated with the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.
Approximately 28% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Los Osos community.
The school operates in a town locale and offers programs from early learning through middle school levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wishing Well School?
The application deadline for Wishing Well School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Wishing Well School is Lindamood Bell Academy (9.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christ Classical School (7.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Old Mission School (9.7 miles away)
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(805) 543-6019
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(805) 543-6019
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