Asheville Waldorf School

531 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806
ashevillewaldorf.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,300
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,300
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2010

Student Body

Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
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School Notes

  • Asheville Waldorf School is dedicated to providing a space in which children can learn, grow, and explore in the midst of a high-speed world.
  • Our focus is to: Protect the sanctity of childhood for the young child; Honor the distinct inner purpose of each child; Offer a classical curriculum taught experientially through the arts, movement and storytelling; Meet the needs at each child's level of physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual development; Challenge children to discover the full range of their abilities; Nurture the child's natural curiosity, joy and sense of wonder essential to learning; Instill respect and reverence for humanity and the earth; Produce creative thinkers and problem solvers; Promote deep supportive relationships between teachers and parents.
  • Inspired by Waldorf Education, Asheville Waldorf School is dedicated to providing a space in which children can learn, grow, and explore in the midst of a high-speed world. Our focus is to: Protect the sanctity of childhood for the young child; Honor the distinct inner purpose of each child; Offer a classical curriculum taught experientially through the arts, movement and storytelling; Meet the needs at each child's level of physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual development; Challenge children to discover the full range of their abilities; Nurture the child's natural curiosity, joy and sense of wonder essential to learning; Instill respect and reverence for humanity and the earth; Produce creative thinkers and problem solvers; Promote deep supportive relationships between teachers and parents.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Asheville Waldorf School cost?
Asheville Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $9,300 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Asheville Waldorf School?
The acceptance rate of Asheville Waldorf School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
When is the application deadline for Asheville Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Asheville Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Asheville Waldorf School located?
Asheville Waldorf School is located in the Burton Street neighborhood of Asheville, NC.

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The average private school tuition in Asheville, NC is $14,514 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Asheville, NC is 65% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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