Linden Waldorf School, the only Waldorf school in Tennessee, serves grades Preschool through 8th and holds the coveted dual accreditation by the Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.
Centrally located in vibrant Nashville, Tennessee, our campus rests on twelve verdant acres.
Linden Waldorf School`s mission is to provide education that honors the developmental stages of childhood, cultivates a love of learning, and addresses the whole child through the head, hands, and heart. Community is the fabric of a Waldorf education.
Life at Linden feels comfortably familiar, even to new arrivals. We think it might be because, in the midst of today's bustle and noise, our goal is to bring joyful reverence to the education and keeping of every child entrusted to us. The rhythm of annual festivals and events fills these young lives with confidence and security.
A dedicated community strives to hold our diverse student body in an embrace of inclusivity.
While teaching support of the environment through sustainable practices, we strengthen the message that children and adults can collaborate to be good stewards of the earth. Alongside rigorous academics, a Waldorf school revolves around bringing a depth of meaning and the richness of discovery to every facet of the social education it provides.
Simply put, Linden Waldorf School's aim is to prepare the whole child for the whole world.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,185
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1997
Student Body
Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No logo apparel, closed-toed shoes; modest and comfortable apparel appropriate for freedom of movement. Dress for the elements.
No logo apparel, closed-toed shoes; modest and comfortable apparel appropriate for freedom of movement. Dress for the elements.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,185
Tuition Notes
see website: www.lindenwaldorf.org
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Megan Lescroart
Admissions Associate
Aubrey Spence
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Club, Crosscountry Club
Basketball Club, Crosscountry Club
School Notes
- The only Waldorf school in Tennessee, Linden Waldorf School is part of a global community of Waldorf schools celebrating 100 years of education in 2019.Set on twelveverdant acres in the heart of Nashville, Linden Waldorf School serves children from early childhood through the eighthgrade. Our teachers are committed to developing students' intellectual flexibility, independent judgment, and moral courage. Waldorf educators work with the conviction that childhood is sacred; that children learn naturally when the curriculum meets their developmental needs; that children's imaginations need to be nurtured and protected; and that students should be engaged through active, curious participation in their learning. Our faculty emphasizes the importance of a children's ability to find joy in learning and to experience wonder and awe in the world around them. Come see this dynamic education come alive at ourWindows onWaldorf tours for adults. Reserve a spot at www.lindenwaldorf.org/tours. For information about our school, please contact Outreach Coordinator Miriam Mimms at outreach@lindenwaldorf.org.
- Our Vision: We envision a thriving intergenerational and diverse community of lifelong learners dedicated to fostering the ideals of Waldorf education with the intention of cultivating the intellectual curiosity, moral consciousness, and physical well-being of our students, families, and the greater community.
- Our Mission: Linden Waldorf School`s mission is to provide education that honors the developmental stages of childhood, cultivates a love of learning, and addresses the whole child through the head, hands, and heart.
- We Value: Waldorf education and participating in its evolution; building on the foundation of Rudolf Steiner`s insights into child development and actively working to keep the education relevant to our time and place.Education that is developmentally appropriate, addresses the whole child, is academically challenging and fosters a lifelong love of learning.A thriving community built on the ideals of peace, joy, cooperation, collegiality, financial responsibility, diversity, integrity and respect.A deep connection with nature that nurtures wonder and reverence for the world around us. We value bio-dynamic agriculture and other forms of environmental stewardship that create a sustainable path into the future.A welcoming learning environment where faculty and staff strive to bring students to an understanding and experience of the common humanity of all the world`s people -transcending stereotypes, prejudices, and divisive barriers.
- LWS At a Glance:
- Linden Waldorf School
- 3201 Hillsboro Pike
- Nashville, TN 37215
- 615.354.0270
- Office Hours M-F 8:00am to 3:30pm
- www.lindenwaldorf.org
- Year founded: 1997
- Accreditation:
- Member, Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
- Member, Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN)
- Member, Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
- Status: Non-sectarian, coeducational, 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Serving: Parent-Child,Early Childhood,Grades 1-8
- ClassroomTeacher-Student ratio:1:10
- Average Class Size: 17
- Full or part-time faculty: 61
- Percentage of students receiving tuition assistancein 2017-18:31%
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Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Linden Waldorf School cost?
Linden Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $19,185 for private students.
What sports does Linden Waldorf School offer?
Linden Waldorf School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Linden Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Linden Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Linden Waldorf School located?
Linden Waldorf School is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 7 other private schools located in Green Hills.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School- Half Day
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
5 5/22/2022
Fantastic school. The kids come out so well-prepared for life - so balanced, emotionally aware, and also academically excellent. The Waldorf approach meets kids where they are, developmentally, instead of forcing them to learn at a state-mandated rate (sight words for kindergarten students??? 3 digit addition in first grade???). It seems slow but the deliberate early work in the lower grades pays off in a huge way towards 7 and 8th grade.
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