Waldorf School Of Princeton

1062 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540-0854 - View a map of this schoolMap

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The Waldorf School of Princeton, part of an independent progressive educational movement of over 900 Rudolf Steiner schools worldwide, is dedicated to recognizing and educating the unique spirit of each child. Through a rich curriculum integrating the academic, the artistic, and the practical, the Waldorf School of Princeton developes and directs children's capacities for learning. This education also encourages children to foster self-knowledge and cultivates skills for meeting tomorrow's world by awakening within them warmth of heart, clarity of thought, and strength of purpose....

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School Overview:

 
Waldorf School Of Princeton
School Type Waldorf School
School Membership(s) Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1983
County Somerset County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students 161 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color 2% 32%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 12 students
Pre-K - 22 students
Kind - 17 students
Grade 1 - 18 students
Grade 2 - 16 students
Grade 3 - 18 students
Grade 4 - 16 students
Grade 5 - 11 students
Grade 6 - 17 students
Grade 8 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 25%
Average Class Size 14
Classroom dress code Casual
(Dress that does not distract from classroom learning)
This School
(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 168 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 30 / Mar. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $15,990
Tuition Notes The school offers a high quality education at more affordable price than comparable Princeton private schools
% on Financial Aid 28%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,000
Acceptance Rate 65%
Head of School Nancy Lemmo
Admissions Director Daine Barlow
Admissions Associate Jamie Quirk
Sport
Total Sports Offered 3
 
Sports
BasketballCross Country
Tennis 

School Notes:

  • The Waldorf School of Princeton, part of an independent progressive educational movement of over 900 Rudolf Steiner schools worldwide, is dedicated to recognizing and educating the unique spirit of each child. Through a rich curriculum integrating the academic, the artistic, and the practical, the Waldorf School of Princeton developes and directs children's curiosity toward learning. This education also encourages children to foster self-knowledge and cultivates skills for meeting tomorrow's world by awakening within them warmth of heart, clarity of thought, and strength of purpose.
  • Profile last updated: 11/05/2009

In the News:

  • Wednesday, October 14 (Princeton Town Topics)
    posted on October 21, 2009 at 02:37:45 pm
    Noon: Talk by Afsheen Shamsi, public relations director at the New Jersey chapter of Council on American Islamic Relations; Princeton Public Library.
  • Wednesday, October 7 (Princeton Town Topics)
    posted on October 7, 2009 at 03:33:19 pm
    6:30 p.m.: Mercer County First-Time Homebuyer Workshop; Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike at Darrah Lane, Lawrence.
  • Wednesday, September 16 (Princeton Town Topics)
    posted on September 16, 2009 at 03:48:10 pm
    2 and 8 p.m.: Nunsense A-Men ; Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope, Pa. Also Thursday at 2 and 8 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. 5 p.m.: Darla Rich Trio; Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington. 7 p.m.: Talk and book signing by Shobhan Bantwal, author of The Sari Shop Widow ; Barnes & Noble, MarketFair Mall, Route 1. 7:30 p.m.:
  • Wednesday, July 29 (Princeton Town Topics)
    posted on July 29, 2009 at 02:42:03 pm
    1 p.m.: Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Movies for Seniors screening of Doubt ; Suzanne Patterson Building. Free. 2 and 8 p.m.: A Chorus Line ; Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope, Pa. Also Thursday at 2 and 8 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 6 (Princeton Town Topics)
    posted on May 6, 2009 at 03:12:03 pm
    Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Recital by Catherine Weinfield, oboe; Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, 124 Witherspoon Street. Free. 4 and 8 p.m.: Princeton University Chamber Music Concert; Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall. Free.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (08540)
School Zip (08540)
(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 43,397 people 8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 75% 36%
Population Average Age 35 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.7 persons
Median Household Income $90,977 $57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.5 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 38 years old 46 years old
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