Tucson Waldorf School

3349 E Presidio Road & 3605 E River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718-0857
Tel: (520)325-5514
Grades: NS - 8 | 210 students
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The Tucson Waldorf School provides a Pre-K to Grade 8 developmentally-based, arts-infused, and academically-rigorous curriculum designed to graduate students capable of meeting the challenges of tomorrow's world. Our school is committed to excellence in all basic academic skills and provides a full introduction to the classics, foreign languages, history, geography, mathematics, science, music, art and more. Waldorf's time-tested pedagogy is designed to address the whole child: head, heart and hands.

School Overview:
Tucson Waldorf School
School Type Waldorf School
School Membership(s) Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Learning Programs Supported yes/based on individual assessment
Year Founded 1993
Student Body
Total Students 210 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 35%
Average Class Size 14 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(see parent handbook/call school)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 30 / Feb. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes Yearly tuition: $2500-$7900 (depends on grade)
% on Financial Aid 26%
Acceptance Rate 97%
Admissions Director Rebecca Briamonte(Faculty makes admission decision)

School Notes:

  • The Tucson Waldorf School provides: - A developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to develop each child's full human potential - A strong sense of community - A health conscious environment - A reverence for the world's beauty and wonder - A proven educational method

    • Profile last updated: 07/11/2011

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Nearby Schools:

Tucson Waldorf School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
Outer Limits School
Gr. K | 0.3 mi. away
Tucson Jewish Community Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1 mi. away
Tucson Community School
Gr. K | 1 mi. away
Tucson Hebrew Academy
Gr. K-8 | 1.1 mi. away

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