The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is located in the Bloomfield neighborhood of the city, housed in a Victorian-era mansion that is a city-designated historic landmark.
The original residence, which was built circa 1867, was acquired by the Ursuline Sisters in the 1890s to be used as the Ursuline Young Ladies’ Academy, a Catholic girls’ school.
The Ursulines made a number of additions to the original structure, including an auditorium/dormitory, chapel, and dining hall, but nonetheless maintained the integrity and beauty of the original building.
The extensive walnut woodwork, decorative plaster ceilings, and other architectural details remain well preserved.
The Ursuline Sisters finally sold the building in the early 1990s, leaving a nearly 100-year legacy of the building being used as a school.
Our school serves children and parents coming from a rich variety of spiritual, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Indeed, this is an essential component of Waldorf education, where variety strengthens and enriches the spirit of brotherhood and community.
Those drawn to the school find themselves and the world mirrored in the values and relationships that thrive here.
The mission of the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is to educate children using Waldorf curriculum and methods of teaching, which acknowledge and honor balance of the academic, emotional, and spiritual needs in child development while engaging families in education to create learning partnerships.
The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh also strives to create a wider community of head, heart, and hands to create learning opportunities for the various audiences in the larger Pittsburgh area.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
233 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh's ranking?
Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh?
The application deadline for Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh located?
Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh is located in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
School Calendar
View the Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day Morning Garden Transition
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day for Grade 8
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day for ALL programs; HALF DAY. FULL DAY FOR LITTLE FRIENDS
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
Last day for Little Friends
June 28, 2024 (Friday)
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Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
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K-8
386
Grades: PK-6 | 213 students 7 miles 950 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-4885
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-4885
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PK-6
213
Grades: PK-6 | 149 students 7.4 miles 550 Sleepy Hollow Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 563-2858
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 563-2858
7.4
PK-6
149
Grades: PK-12 | 403 students 1.4 miles 6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
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PK-12
403
Grades: NS-8 | students 2 miles 5705 Darlington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1907
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1907
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
My son has attended the Waldorf School since he was two years old. He is now entering 5th grade, and we could not be happier. My son absolutely loves school, which is all the more extraordinary considering that a reading disability has meant that school does not always come easily for him. Thanks to Waldorf's incredible flexibility, individualized attention and commitment to meeting the students where they are, with all their individual gifts and struggles, my son not only has made tremendous academic strides, but he has done so with his curiousity, love of learning and self-esteem intact.
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