Hawthorne Valley School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 289 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,370
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hawthorne Valley School
Nursery	14
Pre-K	39
Kind	19
1	21
2	23
3	23
4	35
5	17
6	26
7	20
8	4
9	15
10	13
11	9
12	11

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

depends on students individual needs

Year Founded

1973

Colors

Blue, Red

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

289 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Students are encouraged to dress comfortably but not in a way that will be immodest or distracting.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,370

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Tuition Notes

Tuition range from 10,830 for 5 mornings of kindergarten to 20,370 for high school. Boarding fees not included.

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Amy Flaum

Admissions Associate

James Thompson

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Student CouncilYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

After school arts clubAfter school drama program

School Notes

Hawthorne Valley School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 Waldorf school and is part of a 700+ acre biodynamic farm in Columbia County, NY, nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires.
We accept boarding students in High School who participate in our Home-Based program, living with a school family.

School Mascot: Wildcats

Hawthorne Valley School is committed to the ideals, insights, and methods of Waldorf education, founded by Rudolf Steiner. The art of education practiced at Hawthorne Valley School seeks to balance academic discipline, artistic creativity, and practical skills in our students. Educating perception, feeling, imagination, and cognition through the arts is a central principle and practice in Waldorf education. Hawthorne Valley School is devoted to the development of free, moral, and capable individuals who are able to impart purpose and direction to their lives. Hawthorne Valley School seeks to build a living connection to the environment' scientifically, artistically, and practically. The School participates fully in an educational community, within the Hawthorne Valley Association, that includes biodynamic farmers and gardeners, environmental educators, and working artists and artisans. We also actively contribute to the wider community of Columbia County and successfully demonstrate the vitality of an independent educational and cultural life.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Eliot Livingston Wilson - Founder and design lead for FUTUR, focusing on regenerative affordable housing solutions. - 2005 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hawthorne Valley School cost?

Hawthorne Valley School's tuition is approximately $20,370 for private students.

What schools are Hawthorne Valley School often compared to?

Hawthorne Valley School is often viewed alongside schools like Darrow School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Hawthorne Valley School?

The acceptance rate of Hawthorne Valley School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

Who are famous alumni from Hawthorne Valley School?

Hawthorne Valley School famous alumni include: Eliot Livingston Wilson - Founder and design lead for FUTUR, focusing on regenerative affordable housing solutions. - 2005.

What sports does Hawthorne Valley School offer?

Hawthorne Valley School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Hawthorne Valley School?

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

School Reviews

4.25 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 11/25/2016

Great place to for children to learn the art of life. 400 acres to roam on. Very friendly and accepting apsmophere. Great teachers. What more could you want?

- Posted by Parent - Jeff

3 10/29/2016

We love HVS. Such a deep commitment from all those who take part in the rich school community... teachers, parents, administration AND the children. Our two boys love school and so do we!

- Posted by Parent - Lisa

4 10/29/2016

Hawthorne Valley as provided our sons such a rich education thus far. The love to learn. The time spent in the classroom they dive in, but the time spent doing work outside the traditional classroom setting only deepens what they've learned... time on the farm, working math problems on a building site, doing black smithing. Amazing!

- Posted by Parent - Jason

5 10/29/2016

HVS is an incredibly special place. The early learning program is nothing short of magical and spectacular. The nurturing environment is all encompassing. My child fell soundly asleep the first day of pre-k - peaceful and happy. The landscape is bucolic, the community dedicated and compassionate, and the teachers are beacons for the children. We couldn't be happier with HVS. Our children are cultivating strong bodies, pure hearts and minds.

- Posted by Parent - HVS Parent

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The average private school tuition in New York is $22,498 for elementary schools and $26,972 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).