Anchorage Waldorf School

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The groundwork for Anchorage Waldorf School was laid in 1988 and has since grown into a full-program, independent Waldorf school, offering Waldorf education from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade. We are part of a rapidly growing international community of over 1,000 schools that embrace Waldorf education.
These schools share a common philosophy that was initially developed by Rudolf Steiner. Waldorf Schools are committed to academic excellence and offer their students a rigorous education in preparation for the further education of the child and to meet the challenges of modern life. Waldorf pedagogy nurtures healthy emotional development by conveying knowledge experientially as well as academically.
The heart of the Waldorf philosophy is the belief that education is an artistic process.
Through our rich curriculum and innovative teaching methods, we address the whole child, working to develop clarity in thought, balance in feeling, and conscience and initiative in action.
Our Vision is to "spark and nurture the highest potential in humanity" and we feel we are achieving that, one child at a time.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked AK School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,875
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Anchorage Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Anchorage Waldorf School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
comfortable clothing that is not distracting to other students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $5289 for 2-day kindergarten to $11875 for grades 1-8. Please see website for tuition assistance options
% on Financial Aid
38%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Jann D. Mylet

School Notes

  • The Waldorf curriculum provides a rich experience that prepares students to meet the challenges of our world with clarity of thought, a caring heart and confidence to initiate change. We recognize each child's creative potential and engage all children at their unique stages of development. Art, music, movement, handwork, woodwork and drama are integrated with the sciences, humanities, math and language (Russian), giving fuller meaning and depth to the learning environment. This rigorous classical education instills balance and wholeness, mobility of thought, artistic sensitivity, individual judgement, and the courage to act, producing graduates who are prepared not only to meet the future but to shape it.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Anchorage Waldorf School cost?
Anchorage Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $11,875 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Anchorage Waldorf School?
The acceptance rate of Anchorage Waldorf School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 94%.
What is Anchorage Waldorf School's ranking?
Anchorage Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Anchorage Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Anchorage Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Anchorage Waldorf School located?
Anchorage Waldorf School is located in the U MED District neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 1 other private schools located in U MED District.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
When moving from the Lower 48 to Anchorage, we were overwhelmed by the options for elementary schools in Anchorage. One thing we knew, we wanted a school that had a solid community and our kids weren't just numbers. We never would have guessed that we would end up in a private Waldorf School. It has been the most wonderful experience in the last 5 years. This community of Faculty and Families supported us in the transition to life in Anchorage. We have been here now through the pandemic and into the current middle school and teen years. Faculty has listened to our concerns, acted where warranted, guided us, and held us as Parents. This school sees the whole family as part of its classroom. The community has come out of the core pandemic years strong and vibrant with a renewed sense of purpose to provide a Waldorf Education to all.
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5  
The Anchorage Waldorf School is a Godsend! My children are happy at school, they learn by playing and creating. It's wonderful - I have a 6th grader and a 3rd grader and I feel like they are thriving academically, socially, and spiritually in this environment. I love this school - the teachers are amazing and understanding and are willing to work with families. As a parent, I feel like they listen to my concerns and welcome me into their classrooms so I can participate and be a part of my children's education. If I could give this school 10 stars, I would!!!
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5  
I have one daughter in 3rd and one in 7th grade. I love the way my children are respected in school by both students, teachers and staff. They feel like valued members of a community, and I know they will leave the school feeling like they CAN make a difference in the world. I cannot think of another school I would rather have my children go to.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked AK School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,875
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Anchorage, AK is $9,588 for elementary schools and $8,770 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Anchorage, AK is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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