Berkshire Waldorf School in Great Barrington, MA, serves students in grades NS through 8 in a rural community setting with a nonsectarian Waldorf program.
The school enrolls 206 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 25 teaching staff members.
Founded in 1971, Berkshire Waldorf School operates on a 32–acre campus in a rural area near Great Barrington.
Annual tuition for the school is $25,770 for its programs, reflecting the cost of education in this rural Massachusetts private school.
The student body includes approximately 6.55% students of color, contributing to the diversity within this rural co–ed education program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Waldorf School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,770
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
Campus Size
32 acres
Student Body
Total Students
206 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 31%
Students 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
$25,770
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: “Education is an art.” - Rudolf Steiner
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Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Berkshire Waldorf School cost?
Berkshire Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $25,770 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Berkshire Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Berkshire Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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