Asheville Waldorf School
Tel:
(828)575-2557
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
- Students: 152 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,300
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| 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 Nursery/Preschool-7 |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 152 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 4% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,300 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
School Notes
- 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.
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