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Northern Lights School, steeped in Waldorf practices and philosophy, strives to engage the mind, ignite the imagination and strengthen the will as children develop initiative, creativity and life skills.

Northern Lights meets the challenges of an ever-changing world with an education that addresses the whole human being.

This approach supports each stage of development with academic, artistic, physical and social activities that draw forth each child's unique capacities.

It is recognized that the Waldorf School movement comes closer than any other educational philosophy to realizing these ideals in our children.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1997

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Student Body

Total Students

32 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Northern Lights School, steeped in Waldorf practices and philosophy, strives to engage the mind, ignite the imagination and strengthen the will as children develop initiative, creativity and life skills. Northern Lights meets the challenges of an ever-changing world with an education that addresses the whole human being. This approach supports each stage of development with academic, artistic, physical and social activities that draw forth each child's unique capacities. It is recognized that the Waldorf School movement comes closer than any other educational philosophy to realizing these ideals in our children.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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