Detroit Waldorf School
Tel:
(313) 822-0300
- 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 (2020-21)
- 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 Placements
Detroit Waldorf School places among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| 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 Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 252 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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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 | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (No media images) |
Finances and Admission
| 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 | Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballArchery, Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, |
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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