Housatonic Valley Waldorf School vs. Fraser Woods Montessori School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Discover the Waldorf Difference. The Housatonic Valley Waldorf School offers play-based and nature-based Pre-K and Kindergarten programs, and experiential learning for 1st through 8th grade on our beautiful Newtown, CT Campus.
Waldorf education prides itself on allowing children to be children and learn and grow in their own way.
Through art, music, and free-play our teachers foster childrens' creativity and inquisitive natures.
Schedule a tour today and see how your child can benefit from a Waldorf education.
Founded in 1968 as Newtown Montessori School. Accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Members of the National Association of Independent Schools Members of the Educational Records Bureau
Montessori Schools of Connecticut American Montessori Society (AMS) Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1989
1968
Students Body
Total Students
145 students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
24
Pre-K Students
24
45
Kindergarten Students
22
15
Grade 1 Students
13
20
Grade 2 Students
13
20
Grade 3 Students
18
20
Grade 4 Students
11
24
Grade 5 Students
12
8
Grade 6 Students
7
12
Grade 7 Students
6
12
Grade 8 Students
4
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
15 teachers
Average Class Size
12
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(No Dress Code)
(No Dress Code)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition Grant/Aid Program Available
varies by program level
% on Financial Aid
50%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
n/a
Admissions Director
Megan Vojack-Weeks
Alison Kistner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Classes, Foreign Language, Knitting and sewing, Music classes, Sculpting Class, String Ensemble
Extended Work Day