Portland Waldorf School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

View full size Get directions

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OR School
School Type: Waldorf School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 327 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,040
Acceptance rate: 83%
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Portland Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

School Facts

School Type

Waldorf School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Portland Waldorf School
Pre-K	14
Kind	35
1	26
2	21
3	20
4	21
5	26
6	26
7	30
8	26
9	17
10	23
11	15
12	27

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1982

Colors

Blue, Gold

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

View Summer Program Details

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Campus Size

7 acres

Student Body

Total Students

327 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

26 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

View Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no media

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,040

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Tuition costs vary by grade

% on Financial Aid

33%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,000

Acceptance Rate

83%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Sara Johnson

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

BIPOC Student ClubChess Club

GSAStudent Ambassador Program - High School

Student Government - High SchoolStudent led clubs

Arts and Music Programs:

Advanced unicycling - Grades 4 - 6Band

ChorusOrchestra

School Notes

From our beautiful 7.2 acre campus in Milwaukie, our mission is to work out of the insights of Rudolf Steiner to educate children for the whole of life.
We nurture the imagination, cultivate the intellect, and recognize the spirit of each child.
In this way, children are strengthened individually and socially to meet the challenges of life.
Portland Waldorf School offers a broad education that includes, in addition to a full range of academic subjects, foreign language instruction, music, art (fine and applied), drama, movement, and physical education for all students.
Teachers introduce subjects when possible through imaginative and direct experience and movement, which appeals to the different ways children learn. Graduates are known as independent, interdisciplinary thinkers with an enthusiasm for learning.

School Motto: Inspiring a life-long love for learning
School Mascot: Wolf

Portland Waldorf School was founded in 1982 as the Morning Song School. In the years since, it has steadily grown and moved through several locations in the Portland area before settling on our Milwaukie campus in 2002. In 1999, a dedicated group of faculty came together to grow Portland Waldorf High School, and today we are proud to offer a Waldorf education that spans early childhood through 12th Grade.PWS is a proud member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).

Source: Verified school update

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Portland Waldorf School cost?

Portland Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $19,040 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Portland Waldorf School?

The acceptance rate of Portland Waldorf School is 83%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.

Does Portland Waldorf School offer a summer program?

Yes, Portland Waldorf School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Portland Waldorf School offer?

Portland Waldorf School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

What is Portland Waldorf School's ranking?

Portland Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Portland Waldorf School?

The application deadline for Portland Waldorf School is Jan. 31.

In what neighborhood is Portland Waldorf School located?

Portland Waldorf School is located in the Hosford Abernethy neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other private schools located in Hosford Abernethy.

School Reviews

5 6/7/2014

My child attended the Portland Waldorf School from Kindergarten through his senior year in high school. We could not ask for a more nurturing and supportive environment for our child. He was accepted to all the colleges that he applied to and offered scholarships by most of them. We feel very fortunate to have found such a wonderful - nurturing school for our son. The bonus is the rich applied arts programs that are missing in most public high schools. His portfolio was rich with woodworking, metal smithing, fiber arts and fine art!

- Posted by Parent - decem

Endorse Portland Waldorf School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 01, 2026

How Much Homework Is Too Much?

Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.

September 01, 2026

Learning Support Without a Formal Program

Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.

September 01, 2026

Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor

Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.

Request Info

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $14,037 for elementary schools and $17,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).