Detroit Waldorf School
The Detroit Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, balanced approach to education that skillfully integrates the arts and academics for children from preschool through eighth grade. Waldorf teachers blend creative activities with scientific and intellectual study to create a balance between the sciences, humanities and arts.
The curriculum includes two world languages, fine and practical arts, music, rigorous academics and physical education.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked MI School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 252 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,550
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: Oct. 1 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Top Rankings
Detroit Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
252 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
21 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Oct. 1 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,550
Tuition Notes
We have an Accessible Tuition program that allows us to make adjustments based on economic need.
% on Financial Aid
45%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Charis Calender-Suemnick
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
School Notes
- The Detroit Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, balanced approach to education that skillfully integrates the arts and academics for children from preschool through eighth grade. This unique educational philosophy encourages a lifelong love of learning. The Waldorf model was developed in 1919 by Rudolf Steiner. Today, it is one of the fastest growing educational movements in the United States.The goal of Waldorf education is to enable students to realize their unique potential and meet the challenges of the changing world we live in. Waldorf teachers blend creative activities with scientific and intellectual study to create a balance between the sciences, humanities and arts. The curriculum includes two world languages, fine and practical arts, music, and physical education.Young students develop a strong foundation for academic learning and creative thinking through a play-based curriculum. Older students are met with an academically rigorous program that prepares them for creative, critical thinking and individual initiative beyond high school.
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