The Waldorf School of St. Louis (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 74 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,600
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Waldorf School of St. Louis
Pre-K	17
Kind	11
1	7
2	7
3	7
4	7
5	3
6	6
7	4
8	5

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Year Founded

1993

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Student Body

Total Students

74 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

83%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,600

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Tuition Notes

Early childhood program tuition dependent on number of days enrolled. Tuition Assistance available.

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,000

Admissions Director

Enrollment Coordinator

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Waldorf School of St. Louis is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school located in the St. Louis metropolitan area, providing education beginning in early childhood.
We are a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.
The mission of The Waldorf School of St. Louis is to develop each child's full potential to meet the ever-changing world as free-thinking, compassionate, and purposeful human beings. The Waldorf curriculum is a unique philosophy employing an approach that addresses the whole child head, heart, and hands.

Imagine a school where your child's education engages their mind, heart, and hands. At The Waldorf School of St. Louis, we go beyond traditional academics to nurture free-thinking, compassionate, and purposeful individuals. Our independent, co-educational campus welcomes families from early childhood onward. As a proud member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, we deliver a time-tested curriculum designed to unlock your child's full potential. Here, we don't just prepare students for tests-we inspire them to meet an ever-changing world with confidence, creativity, and joy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Waldorf School of St. Louis cost?

The Waldorf School of St. Louis's tuition is approximately $15,600 for private students.

What is The Waldorf School of St. Louis's ranking?

The Waldorf School of St. Louis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Waldorf School of St. Louis?

The application deadline for The Waldorf School of St. Louis is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 9/1/2016

My family has been associated with this school for many years. We currently have grades age children enrolled. We have been very pleased with the way our children are being met as whole individuals. I see our children blossoming as confident, kind, self-aware and intelligent people. I feel blessed to have found a place where my children's unique gifts are being fostered while simultaneously they are challenged to grow in new directions. They learn in a positive and meaningful way. My kids could not be more different from each other, yet I see them both thriving in the Waldorf environment. The school has a lot of heart and a great community of people. While the school's communications were not great or frequent years ago time has brought improvement in leaps and bounds.

- Posted by Parent - kelly

5 9/1/2016

Our daughter is now in the 6th grade and has been attending The Waldorf School of St. Louis since pre-K. The school has been a wonderful, nurturing place for growth and learning for our daughter and we love it! The teachers and the school community are fantastic -- full of intelligent, dedicated and caring teachers and families. Our daughter has become healthy, confident, mature, creative and independent as a result of attending this school, and she loves it as well. The Waldorf School is the antidote to many ills present in modern-day society and really encourages creative and artistic expression and intellectual curiosity.

- Posted by Parent - mitch

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,419 for elementary schools and $21,551 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).