Portland Waldorf School

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.

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1982

Student Body

Total Students
327 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Portland Waldorf School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
26 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no media

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs vary by grade
% on Financial Aid
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
BIPOC Student Club, Chess Club, GSA, Student Ambassador Program - High School, Student Government - High School, Student led clubs

Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced unicycling - Grades 4 - 6, Band, Chorus, Orchestra

School Notes

  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Portland Waldorf School cost?
Portland Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $18,130 for private students.
What sports does Portland Waldorf School offer?
Portland Waldorf School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, 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 rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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

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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!
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The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $12,224 for elementary schools and $14,116 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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