The Austin Waldorf School, celebrating 34 years of educational excellence, is nestled on 19 acres in the Texas Hill Country, and serves children kindergarten through grade twelve.
Through a developmentally appropriate curriculum, Waldorf education offers a rich academic program inspired and enlivened by artistic and practical disciplines.
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) National Council for Private School Accreditation |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 360 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 10% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 28 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Please visit the website to view the tuition and fee schedule. |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
| Admissions Director | Kim DeVittorio |
| Admissions Associate | Meg McKeon |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 4 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | A Capella Group, After school music enrichment (Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music), Robotics, Student Newspaper Robotics, A Capella Group, After school music enrichment (Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music), Student Newspaper, |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is St. Michael's Catholic Academy (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cedars Montessori School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Jardin de Ninos Interlingua (2.1 miles away)
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AustinCedars Montessori School
Montessori School9704 Circle Dr
Austin, TX, 78736
(512)228-1245Montessori School1.1 mi | n/a students | Gr. UG -
AustinJardin de Ninos Interlingua
8707 Mountain Crest Dr.
Austin, TX, 78735
(512)299-57312.1 mi | 61 students | Gr. PK-5 -
AustinBright Horizons Family Solutions
Daycare / Preschool6111 Davis Ln
Austin, TX, 78749
(512)301-9449Daycare / Preschool2.6 mi | 14 students | Gr. PK-KG -
AustinCountry Home Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool6900 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX, 78749
(512)288-8220Daycare / Preschool2.8 mi | 15 students | Gr. PK-KG -
AustinPrimrose School Of Southwest Austin
Daycare / Preschool4920 Davis Ln
Austin, TX, 78749
(512)292-7792Daycare / Preschool3.6 mi | 18 students | Gr. PK-KG
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