Richmond Waldorf School

1000 Westover Hills Blvd., Richmond, VA, 23225-0232
Tel: (804)377-8024
Grades: PK - 8 | 143 students
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A true alternative choice in the greater Richmond community, Richmond Waldorf School believes that education nurtures young learners to become individuals whole in body, intellect, and spirit. Laying a broad foundation to support a lifetime of learning, our curriculum is focused on developing not only intellectual abilities but also artistic sensibilities and the social and emotional growth of each student--education for the head, hands, and heart.

School Overview:
Richmond Waldorf School
School Type Waldorf School
School Membership(s) Association of Military Colleges and Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1997
Student Body
Total Students 143 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (VA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 85%
Average Class Size 12 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,750
Tuition Notes 3 day kindergarten $3975-4500 5 day kindergarten $6550 Grades 1-3 $9200 Grades 4-8 $9700
% on Financial Aid 20%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,500
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Amy Farley
Sports
Total Sports Offered 1 sports
Sports
Basketball

School Notes:

  • In addition to a strong foundation in academic work, RWS also offers:
  • 2 foreign languages
  • handwork and woodworking
  • violin, recorder, and chorus
  • Eurythmy (movement)
  • and organized games

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RWS Lantern Walk 2007
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Nearby Schools:

Richmond Waldorf School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Veritas Classical Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Gr. K-9 | 0.6 mi. away
Ephesus Sda School
Gr. PK-9 | 1 mi. away
Kindom Village
Gr. PK-5 | 1.6 mi. away
Elijah House Academy
Gr. K-12 | 1.7 mi. away

View all schools in: Richmond, Richmond City County, Zip 23225

School Reviews:

  • Recommended May 01,2012 - High quality academics fueled by teachers who truly care about each child and celebrate each unique spirit in a way that allows confidence to flourish and creativity to flow.The parent community is awesome, the staff has to the best anywhere, but the most incredible part of this school is the kids. It is truly inspiring to witness what a child is capable of when allowed to develop in this kind of environment.*-Posted by Parent *

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