The Lake Champlain Waldorf School is part of the international, independent Waldorf School movement, committed to realizing the unique possibilities of each child.
The Lake Champlain Waldorf School offers a classical education with a clearly defined curriculum that develops and balances all aspects of the student: intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual.
Academics are taught in three-week blocks during which the children create their own text or 'main lesson books'.
The teachers interweave their lessons with regular artistic activities such as painting, movement, drawing, recorder playing and singing.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VT School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Yearly Tuition: $21,350
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lake Champlain Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,350
Admissions Director
Lori York
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Courageous Eagles
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lake Champlain Waldorf School cost?
Lake Champlain Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $21,350 for private students.
What is Lake Champlain Waldorf School's ranking?
Lake Champlain Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lake Champlain Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Lake Champlain Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Lake Champlain Waldorf School is Vermont Commons School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Renaissance School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Vermont Day School (1.8 miles away)
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