An independent private school serving children three years old through eighth grade.
Serving the families of Maine for 34 years.
Located in Rockport, Maine Innovative programs that equip students with the creativity, confidence and curiosity they need to meet the future.
Our curriculum integrates academics, arts, movement, music and hands-on learning to cultivate the gifts of each individual child.
Play-based kindergarten program for ages 3-6 For more information about Ashwood Waldorf School, please call the office at (207) 236-8021 or visit www.ashwoodwaldorf.org.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
32
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance is available to families enrolling students in the grade school.
Admissions Associate
Jody Spanglet
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Private Violin Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Summer Day Camp, Ultimate Frisbee Club
Private Violin Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Summer Day Camp, Ultimate Frisbee Club
School Notes
- Located in Rockport, Maine, Ashwood Waldorf School is an independent private school with over 100 students serving children three years old through Eighth Grade. Ashwood has had a presence in midcoast Maine for over 34 years. Parent/Child classes for children eighteen months to three years old, with a caregiver, are also offered during the school year at the Rosewood Early Childhood Center. For more information about Ashwood Waldorf School, please call the office at (207) 236-8021 or visit www.ashwoodwaldorf.org.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ashwood Waldorf School is often viewed alongside schools like Riley School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ashwood Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Ashwood Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Grades: PK-8 | 51 students 1.6 miles 73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
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(207) 596-6405
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Grades: PK-3 | 78 students 2.1 miles 58 Elm St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-2911
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-2911
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South Hope Christian School
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(207) 785-4426
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(207) 785-4426
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School Reviews
5 8/11/2018
Ashwood's curriculum, filled with the lively arts, engaging academics, movement, and the outdoors, is a gift to our child. The school and the talented teachers foster what is so important in education, that is curiosity and enthusiasm to enjoy and be challenged by learning. We are very happy to be a part of this school and its community.
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