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Prairie Hill Waldorf School is a vibrant educational community providing a rich academic, artistic, and practical educational experience that brings forth the full potential of each child. The breadth and depth of a Prairie Hill education gives children a life of awakened abilities and a highly developed capacity for academic achievement, creativity, self-confidence, and self-discipline. Our graduates are prepared for advanced classes in high school, carrying with them a strong foundation for adaptability, compassion, integrity, and the courage to seek out and act on what they believe to be right and true. The Waldorf curriculum draws out the child’s innate curiosity, independent judgment, and love of learning. ...read more
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Prairie Hill Waldorf School |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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School Type |
Waldorf School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
Association of Military Colleges and Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 8 |
| Programs for Learning Differences |
Yes |
| Learning Differences Supported |
To be discussed with parent |
| Year
Founded |
1986 |
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County |
Waukesha County, WI |
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| Total
Students |
199 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
11% |
14% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Pre-K - 51 students | | Kind - 26 students | | Grade 1 - 17 students | | Grade 2 - 27 students | | Grade 3 - 21 students | | Grade 4 - 10 students | | Grade 5 - 14 students | | Grade 6 - 20 students | | Grade 8 - 13 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
15 teachers |
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School |
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WI )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:13 |
1:14
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Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
n/a |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes |
Varies, depending on age and number of days in attendance. $7,764 for grades 1-8 (2008-2009). Tuition Assistance available. Please call for more information. |
| Admissions
Director |
Sarah Giffin |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
2 |
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Sports |
| Basketball | Volley Ball |
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- The core of the internationally acclaimed Waldorf philosophy is that every child has the right to develop his or her full human potential; to develop clear, creative thought and expression; balance and compassion in feeling; and conscience and initiative in action. Our curriculum upholds the highest principles of academic excellence, artistic experience, and craftsmanship in practical work, while addressing the gifts and talents of each student.
For the young child, Prairie Hill Waldorf School offers a parent-child playgroup for ages 18 months to four years, Wondergarden for ages three to four, and Kindergarten. In Early Childhood, young children are nurtured in a homelike environment. Their days include time in nature, artistic activities, creative play with natural toys, stories, songs, and practical activities such as building, sewing, and cooking. The curriculum fosters the curiosity and joy of childhood and builds the self-confidence and pre-academic skills that become the foundation for formal learning in the grades.
In Grades 1-8, Prairie Hill's dedicated faculty brings a broad-based curriculum to life through innovative teaching that weaves hands-on experiences, singing, problem-solving, art, and movement. The result is children who not only learn deeply, but also love to learn—and carry that joy of learning into their adult lives.
Core academic subjects are integrated with the arts (drama, painting, sculpture, dance, and music), active movement and handwork (from woodworking to knitting), and two foreign languages (German and Spanish). Students enhance multiple intelligences and life skills through a wealth of field trips, community service work, and class plays where every student in every grade has a part. Plus, there is plenty of outdoor time on our spacious campus, complete with gardens and chickens. Prairie Hill's rich festival life, from the Lantern Walk to May Faire, grounds children in tradition and seasonal rhythms and offers parents a welcoming community from where they can learn, benefit, and grow.
Prairie Hill Waldorf School is an independent, nonsectarian, nonprofit school serving children ages 18 months through 8th grade. We are a fully accredited school by both the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and the North Central Association.We are located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, just 30 minutes west of Milwaukee and 45 minutes east of Madison.
- Profile last updated: 04/03/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
53072 ) |
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Zip (
53072 ) |
(
WI ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
20,751 people |
5,362,884 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
44% |
24% |
| Population Average
Age |
38 years old |
35 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.4 persons |
2.4 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$65,077 |
$43,153 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5.6 rooms |
5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
23 years old |
48 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (53072)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
75% / 25% |
63% / 37% |
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