The Waldorf School of Philadelphia

7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19119-0191
Tel: (215)248-1662
Grades: PK - 8 | 179 students
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 TheThe Waldorf School of Philadlephia is a private, independent school located only 20 minutes from Center City on a 38 acre wooded campus in  Mt. Airy, Philadelphia.  We are one of more than 800 Waldorf schools worldwide which have been successfully educating students for 90 years. Our small class sizes, dedicated teachers and innovative academics provide a rich experience that fully prepares children to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world.

School Overview:
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
School Type Waldorf School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Student Body
Total Students 179 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 12% (PA School Avg.: 18%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,945
Tuition Notes Early Childhood Program Tuition: 3 half days - $6450 3 full days - $7580 5 half days - $9830 5 full days - $11,250 Grade School Tuition Grades 1-8 - $11,945
% on Financial Aid 20%
Admissions Director Alexandra Borders
Sports
Total Sports Offered 1 sports
Sports
Basketball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Basketball Drama Club
Fencing Orchestra

School Notes:

    • In addition to the comprehensive academic curriculum, the following special subjects are also offered in the grades:
    • Spanish(1-8)
    • Music (1-8)
    • Handwork (1-8)
    • Games (1-8)
    • Eurythmy (movement) (1-8)
    • Orchestra (4-8)
    • Sculpture (4-8)
    • Woodworking (4-8)

    Profile last updated: 01/17/2012

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