Prairie Moon Waldorf School's mission seeks to develop unique individual qualities and healthy relationships among children so that their lives are imbued with both free initiative and a sense of social responsibility.
We utilize an integrated curriculum that educates the head, heart and hands through academic, artistic and practical work and recognizes nature's laws, patterns, seasons, cycles and rhythms as the basis of all learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,600
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Mandarin
Year Founded
2001
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
8 acres
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Each day of the week has a different color associated with it, and the teachers and students will often wear the color of the day!
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,600
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
HandworkMandarin
OrchestraWoodworking
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- Prairie Moon Waldorf School's mission seeks to develop unique individual qualities and healthy relationships among children so that their lives are imbued with both free initiative and a sense of social responsibility.
- We utilize an integrated curriculum that educates the head, heart and hands through academic, artistic and practical work and recognizes nature's laws, patterns, seasons, cycles and rhythms as the basis of all learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Prairie Moon Waldorf School cost?
Prairie Moon Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $10,600 for private students.
Does Prairie Moon Waldorf School offer a summer program?
Yes, Prairie Moon Waldorf School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Prairie Moon Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Prairie Moon Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Prairie Moon Waldorf School is Bishop Seabury Academy (6.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John Catholic School (3.6 miles away)
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1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
1900 University Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 760-3458
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 760-3458
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Bishop Seabury Academy ![Bishop Seabury Academy Photo - Students at Bishop Seabury follow a core curriculum that focuses their scholastic efforts in: Creative Arts, English, Languages, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For more information on our curriculum: https://www.seaburyacademy.org/academics/departments-courses.cfm]( "Bishop Seabury Academy Photo - Students at Bishop Seabury follow a core curriculum that focuses their scholastic efforts in: Creative Arts, English, Languages, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For more information on our curriculum: https://www.seaburyacademy.org/academics/departments-courses.cfm")
(Episcopal)
4120 Clinton Parkway
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
6.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Lawrence Montessori School
Montessori School
5005 Legends Dr
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 840-9555
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 840-9555
6.5 miles
Gr: K | 4 students Tuition listed
3001 Lawrence Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Sports: 2
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Seabury Academy ![Bishop Seabury Academy Photo - Students at Bishop Seabury follow a core curriculum that focuses their scholastic efforts in: Creative Arts, English, Languages, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For more information on our curriculum: https://www.seaburyacademy.org/academics/departments-courses.cfm]( "Bishop Seabury Academy Photo - Students at Bishop Seabury follow a core curriculum that focuses their scholastic efforts in: Creative Arts, English, Languages, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For more information on our curriculum: https://www.seaburyacademy.org/academics/departments-courses.cfm")
(Episcopal)
4120 Clinton Parkway
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
6.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
3001 Lawrence Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Sports: 2
St. James Academy ![St. James Academy Photo]( "St. James Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
24505 Prairie Star Pkwy
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 254-4200
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 254-4200
19.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Midland Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6915 Maurer Road
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 268-7400
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 268-7400
23.4 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis
15700 W 87th St
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 831-1345
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 831-1345
23.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 239 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Bishop Seabury Academy ![Bishop Seabury Academy Photo - Students at Bishop Seabury follow a core curriculum that focuses their scholastic efforts in: Creative Arts, English, Languages, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For more information on our curriculum: https://www.seaburyacademy.org/academics/departments-courses.cfm]( "Bishop Seabury Academy Photo - Students at Bishop Seabury follow a core curriculum that focuses their scholastic efforts in: Creative Arts, English, Languages, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For more information on our curriculum: https://www.seaburyacademy.org/academics/departments-courses.cfm")
(Episcopal)
4120 Clinton Parkway
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
6.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
3001 Lawrence Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Sports: 2
4601 Clinton Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 843-6800
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 843-6800
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
6001 Bob Billings Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-3374
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-3374
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
1900 University Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 760-3458
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 760-3458
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Lawrence Montessori School
Montessori School
5005 Legends Dr
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 840-9555
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 840-9555
6.5 miles
Gr: K | 4 students Tuition listed
3001 Lawrence Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Sports: 2
4601 Clinton Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 843-6800
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 843-6800
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
508 Elm St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5920
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5920
2.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
New York Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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936 New York Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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1400 Massachusetts St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
3.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Lawrence Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5660
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5660
3.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 Hilltop Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5720
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5720
4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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