Berkshire Waldorf School

At the Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School, education is the beginning of a lifetime voyage of discovery.
Mr. Sagrin at Blackboard. We are committed to offering our students a rigorous classical education in preparation for the most demanding high schools and colleges.
Meeting students at each stage of their development, our curriculum fully integrates the fine and practical arts with the sciences, mathematics, literature, and the study of our cultural heritage – from its foundations in myth and legend to the study of modern history.
The Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School strives to lead children to a balanced development of clear and precise thinking, a rich and healthy emotional life, and a developed power of will.
This will allow children to worthily apply their thoughts, feelings and actions to practical challenges in the world.
To achieve this goal each teacher works artistically with a curriculum that integrates the arts, humanities and sciences in a manner compatible with human developmental stages as explained by Rudolf Steiner.
An understanding of these developmental requirements helps teachers form lessons that enliven students' imaginations and enhance their ability to establish moral relationships to the world.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,770
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
Campus Size
32

Student Body

Total Students
206 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Berkshire Waldorf School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: “Education is an art.” - Rudolf Steiner
  • At the Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School, education is the beginning of a lifetime voyage of discovery. Mr. Sagrin at Blackboard. We are committed to offering our students a rigorous classical education in preparation for the most demanding high schools and colleges. Meeting students at each stage of their development, our curriculum fully integrates the fine and practical arts with the sciences, mathematics, literature, and the study of our cultural heritage – from its foundations in myth and legend to the study of modern history. The Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School strives to lead children to a balanced development of clear and precise thinking, a rich and healthy emotional life, and a developed power of will. This will allow children to worthily apply their thoughts, feelings and actions to practical challenges in the world. To achieve this goal each teacher works artistically with a curriculum that integrates the arts, humanities and sciences in a manner compatible with human developmental stages as explained by Rudolf Steiner. An understanding of these developmental requirements helps teachers form lessons that enliven students' imaginations and enhance their ability to establish moral relationships to the world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Berkshire Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $25,770 for private students.
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The application deadline for Berkshire Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,770
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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