Cincinnati Waldorf School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OH School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 281 students
Acceptance rate: 68%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cincinnati Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cincinnati Waldorf School
Nursery	38
Pre-K	19
Kind	19
1	27
2	21
3	20
4	25
5	24
6	19
7	20
8	18
9	11
10	8
11	7
12	5

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1973

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Student Body

Total Students

281 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no media images on clothing in Early Childhood

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Varies based on program. Please contact our Enrollment Director for exact pricing: 513-541-0220 ext. 103, or check our website www.cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org/tuition

% on Financial Aid

50%

Acceptance Rate

68%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Karen Crick

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Cross CountryDance

KayakingNordic Skiing

Rock ClimbingTennis

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Anime ClubGames Club

Student Council

School Notes

The Cincinnati Waldorf School offers a classical education for children preschool through high school.
Our qualified teachers are dedicated to providing a rich, developmentally appropriate curriculum that educates the whole child- head, hands and heart.

School Motto: Our Mission: The Cincinnati Waldorf School inspires students through experiential education that awakens resilience, compassion, independent thinking and initiative.

Learning at the Cincinnati Waldorf School is a dynamic process, engaging the child`s imagination and intellect. Art, music, movement, foreign language, and daily outdoor play are all part of the hands-on, academic curriculum. Waldorf students cultivate many skills including critical thinking, creativity, social intelligence, flexibility of thought and academic excellence. Waldorf is one of the fastest growing educational systems in the world. CWS is proud to be the area`s only Waldorf School, providing vibrant Waldorf Education to the children of Cincinnati for 45 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Cincinnati Waldorf School?

The acceptance rate of Cincinnati Waldorf School is 68%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Cincinnati Waldorf School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Cincinnati Waldorf School offer?

Cincinnati Waldorf School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Kayaking, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Cincinnati Waldorf School's ranking?

Cincinnati Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Cincinnati Waldorf School?

The application deadline for Cincinnati Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,487 for elementary schools and $17,834 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).