Waldorf School Of Louisville vs. Walden School
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School Overview
School
Overview
At the Waldorf School of Louisville (WSL), our primary intention is bringing forth every child's unique potential in a way that serves the further development of humanity.
The curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching methods are designed to nurture this potential.
We do this by providing a Pre-K-8th grade education that inspires our students to become independent and creative thinkers. Waldorf education promotes interdisciplinary thinking, ethical decision-making, and the development of practical skills such as public speaking, leadership, project management, and goal-oriented assignments.
We blend rigorous academics with the arts, movement, and hands-on, project based learning. WSL is an inclusive and nondenominational private school which welcomes all children and their families to join our welcoming community of learners.
MISSION STATEMENT In partnership with families, Walden School provides an educational environment- both academic and social- that fosters a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and challenges individual students to reach their full potential so they may flourish in a diverse and changing world.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT Walden School fosters a community of inclusion that respects, celebrates, and compassionately champions the culture, ethnicity, race, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender identities of our LGBTQ community, and the personal diversity of each member of the Walden family. Walden strives to promote cultural competency and understanding through its curriculum, instruction, programming, and community outreach.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1992
1975
Students Body
Total Students
150 students
277 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
45
29
Grade 1 Students
24
24
Grade 2 Students
5
20
Grade 3 Students
12
18
Grade 4 Students
14
24
Grade 5 Students
15
25
Grade 6 Students
6
15
Grade 7 Students
5
25
Grade 8 Students
12
26
Grade 9 Students
-
14
Grade 10 Students
-
11
Grade 11 Students
-
28
Grade 12 Students
-
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
44 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
87%
Average Class Size
15
11
Number of AP Classes
n/a
19
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:6
Average SAT score
n/a
1254
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 19 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,550
$16,950
Tuition Notes
Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School Programs all have separate tuition rates. Please visit https://www.waldorflouisville.com/tuition-and-fees/ for details
Tuition for 2025-26
• KINDERGARTEN - $16,950
• GRADES 1-4 - $22,075
• GRADES 5-8 - $23,250
• GRADES 9-12 - $24,275
% on Financial Aid
40%
30%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Admissions Director
Sasha Caufield
Stacy Nickle
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
29
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Academic Teams, Allies for Racial Equity, Banned Book Club, Builder’s Club, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Costume Design Club, Dance Club, Dungeons & Dragons, Environmental Club, Girl Up, K-12 Musical, K-4 LEGO Club, K-Kids (4th Grade), KIVA Club, KY United Nations Assembly (KUNA), KY Youth Assembly (KYA), National Honor Society, Photography Club, Pride Club, Quick Recall, Science Club, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Summer Garden Club, Walden Literary Journal, Walden Student Council, Y-Club, Yearbook Staff