Detroit Waldorf School

2555 Burns , Detroit, MI, 48214-0482
The Detroit Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, balanced approach to education that skillfully integrates the arts and academics for children from preschool through eighth grade. Waldorf teachers blend creative activities with scientific and intellectual study to create a balance between the sciences, humanities and arts. The curriculum includes two foreign languages, fine and practical arts, music, rigorous academics and physical education.

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Detroit Waldorf School
School Type Waldorf School
School Membership(s) Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1966
Student Body
Total Students 124 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 50% (MI School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 90%
Average Class Size 14 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,900
Tuition Notes We have a Sustainable Tuition program that allows us to make adjustments based on financial need.
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Charis Calender
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Dance Flag Football
Gymnastics Lacrosse
Soccer

School Notes:

  • The Detroit Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, balanced approach to education that skillfully integrates the arts and academics for children from preschool through eighth grade. This unique educational philosophy encourages a lifelong love of learning.  The Waldorf model was developed in 1919 by Rudolf Steiner.  Today, it is one of the fastest growing educational movements in the United States.The goal of Waldorf education is to enable students to realize their unique potential and meet the challenges of the changing world we live in. Waldorf teachers blend creative activities with scientific and intellectual study to create a balance between the sciences, humanities and arts. The curriculum includes two foreign languages, fine and practical arts, music, and physical education.Young students develop a strong foundation for academic learning and creative thinking through a play-based curriculum.  Older students are met with an academically rigorous program that prepares them for creative, critical thinking and individual initiative beyond high school.

  • Profile last updated: 09/05/2012

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