Pasadena Waldorf School
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Waldorf School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,750
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 20 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pasadena Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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Extracurriculars
choir, drama (integrated into curriculum at age appropriate grades), eurythmy, knitting, line drawing, music ensembles, orchestra, painting, pentatonic flute, photography, sculpture, string instruments, weaving, wind intruments, wood working
School Notes
- Mandarin and Spanish languages both taught from 1st through 8th grade
- HS students choose Mandarin or Spanis
- Stringed instruments (cello, violin, viola) are taught beginning in third grade and a wind instrument is added in fifth grade
- High school students can choose a music path: orchestra with strings or wind instruments, guitar or percussion ensembles.
- Instrumental and vocal music are taught from first through twelfth grade
- Painting, drawing, beeswax and clay modeling are integrated into the curriculum
- Cursive writing is taught in third grade
- Eurythmy/movement is taught from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
- Outdoor games and physical education are offered in everygrade
- Competitive Sports; volleyball, track, flag football, soccer are offered from fifth grade through high school .
- Manual arts handwork (knitting, cross stitch, felting, weaving, sewing), woodwork, leather work and crafts are taught beginning in first grade and continue through the grades
- Camping, class trips, day field trips and excursions occcur throughout the year
- Class plays are performed beginning in first grade
- Festivals and seasonal performances are incorporated into the fabric of the school's social life. These occasions provide opportunity for reverence and joy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pasadena Waldorf School cost?
Pasadena Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $19,750 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pasadena Waldorf School?
The acceptance rate of Pasadena Waldorf School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Pasadena Waldorf School offer?
Pasadena Waldorf School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Pasadena Waldorf School's ranking?
Pasadena Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Pasadena Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Pasadena Waldorf School is Jan. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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