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Austin Waldorf School

The Austin Waldorf School, celebrating 43 years of educational excellence, is nestled on 32 acres in the Texas Hill Country, and serves children kindergarten through grade twelve.
Through a developmentally appropriate curriculum, Waldorf education offers a rich academic program inspired and enlivened by artistic and practical disciplines.

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Top Rankings

Austin Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
421 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Austin Waldorf School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
28 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please visit the website to view the tuition and fee schedule.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
Admissions Director
Kim Rector
Admissions Associate
Sarah Jones
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Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Student Newspaper


Club or Organization:
After school music enrichment (Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music)Robotics

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Roadrunner
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Austin Waldorf School cost?
Austin Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $22,000 for private students.
What sports does Austin Waldorf School offer?
Austin Waldorf School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Austin Waldorf School's ranking?
Austin Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Austin Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Austin Waldorf School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Austin Waldorf School located?
Austin Waldorf School is located in the West Oak Hill neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in West Oak Hill.

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The average private school tuition in Austin, TX is $17,597 for elementary schools and $17,433 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Austin, TX is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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