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City Garden Waldorf School

5.00 (1 review)

920 W 18th Street Chicago, IL 60608

Tel: (312) 421-3050

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 49 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,250
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

City Garden Waldorf School in Chicago, IL, enrolls 49 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program located in a large city community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 8 teachers supporting early childhood education on Chicago's Lower West Side.
City Garden Waldorf School charges an annual tuition of $15,250 for its preschool and kindergarten programs, slightly above the local average for elementary private schools.
The student population includes 57% students of color, reflecting diversity within this city–based early learning program.
The school is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and serves families seeking a nonsectarian early childhood education in Chicago.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 49 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,250
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	City Garden Waldorf School
Pre-K	42
Kind	7

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Student Body

Total Students

49 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

57%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,250

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Application URL

Online Application

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does City Garden Waldorf School cost?

City Garden Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $15,250 for private students.

When is the application deadline for City Garden Waldorf School?

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

In what neighborhood is City Garden Waldorf School located?

City Garden Waldorf School is located in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other private schools located in Lower West Side.

School Reviews

5 2/28/2012

City Garden provides a wonderful setting for children to grow and a supportive parent group including parent studies, night's out without the children and workshops to get your creativity flowing.

- Posted by Parent - donan

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).