Richmond Waldorf School

5.00 (1 review)

Tel: (804) 377-8024 Ext. 3

1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227

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Richmond Waldorf School Photo #1 - In Waldorf schools, each student individually creates drawings, summaries, and original compositions about the subject being studied. A portfolio is created for each subject in the student's own handwriting. Waldorf students engage in academic subjects through a variety of artistic work because the arts engage the students more deeply and allow them to express themselves more fully.

Richmond Waldorf School Photo #2 - Seasonal community festivals bring rhythm and reverence to the school year. We model for our students the importance of being part of a larger community, and bring parents, teachers, students, and our broader community together through meaningful and festive gatherings.

Richmond Waldorf School Photo #3 - Daily outdoor playtime is essential in Waldorf education. Young children in Early Childhood will spend 90 minutes in outdoor play in all seasons! Grades 1 to 8 have two 25-minute recesses each day as well. We play in all seasons and weather - rain or shine, hot or cold.

Richmond Waldorf School Photo #4 - Kindergarten and preschool is meant for the development of healthy social skills, work habits, and a strong sense of self! Through daily artistic activities children nurture their imaginations all while developing a foundation for learning. A balance of work and play is beautifully weaved with song, story, and games to promote a healthy, happy childhood.

Richmond Waldorf School Photo #5 - Waldorf students go out in the world to experience what they have learned in the classroom. For the third grade class learning about farming, house building, measuring, and weighing to develop and solidify their scientific knowledge, experiential learning means building raised beds, tending to growing plants, and visiting farms.

Richmond Waldorf School Photo #6 - Visual and performing arts are integral parts of our daily curriculum. Students draw, paint, sculpt, sing, play flute and recorder, and perform dramatic presentations as a part of their academic studies. In addition, all Waldorf students learn to knit, crochet, sew, work with wood, and play violin or cello.

Richmond Waldorf School Photo #7 - Richmond Waldorf School instills a strong sense of community in our students through seasonal festivals and events.

Richmond Waldorf School Photo #8 - Handwork classes take place from Early Childhood through 8th grade. Children learn to knit, sew, crochet, and progress through a complex series of projects during their time at RWS! Handwork promotes hand-eye coordination, the children count stitches, follow a pattern, coordinate left and right hands, and pay careful attention to the work at hand. Through these activities, we reinforce number

Richmond Waldorf School Photo #9 - Middle school sports emphasize sportsmanship, appreciation of the game, good form, and teamwork. Students in Grades 6 through 8 are eligible to participate in after-school sports. Soccer is offered in the fall and spring and basketball in the winter to any enrolled student.

Richmond Waldorf School Photo #10 - At Richmond Waldorf School, the experiment comes before the concept. Students are not confirming what they know but discovering it. Through an interdisciplinary approach that reveals the connections among subjects, students explore essential topics and questions that will help them develop the foundation for a meaningful life.

Waldorf education meets the whole child--head, heart and hands.

We take a developmental approach -- the right subjects, in the right way, at the right time.

Learning is experiential, artistic, engaging. We believe that questions are more important than answers and that all learning grows out of meaningful relationships.

In addition to a rigorous academic program, all students take Russian, Spanish, handwork and woodworking, violin/cello, chorus, movement, biking and organized games. Afterschool sports offerred for Middle Schoolers

Quick Stats (2023)

Top Ranked VA School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 211 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,800
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Richmond Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America
Southern Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1996

Student Body

Total Students

211 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 30%

Students by Grade

Richmond Waldorf School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

16 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,800

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Tuition Notes

3-day Early Childhood: $6,450 5-day Early Childhood: $9,150 1st – 3rd Grade: $14,800 4th – 5th Grade: $15,500 6th – 8th Grade: $16,075

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,500

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Valerie Hogan

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

Basketball, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Movement Arts, Orchestra, Plays and Musicals, Russian, Spanish, Visual Arts, Woodworking

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Team, Biking, Soccer Team

School Notes

The right subjects at the right time in the right way- That`s what Waldorf schools do.With 100 years' experience, Waldorf schools know when students are ready for new subjects, new concepts, and new skills. Our education serves students for the rest of their lives.
Waldorf schools help students develop into people who will make the world a better place by offering
- 1. a rigorous academic program that develops clear, creative, purposeful thinking;
- 2. a supportive social environment that builds self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to collaborate;
- 3. classes in foreign languages, music, movement, and the arts that foster self-expression, competence, and confidence;
- 4. two daily outdoor play times that nourish and reinvigorate body, mind, and soul.
Come check out RWS! A 21st century education based on 100 years' experience.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Richmond Waldorf School cost?

Richmond Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $14,800 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Richmond Waldorf School?

The acceptance rate of Richmond Waldorf School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Richmond Waldorf School offer?

Richmond Waldorf School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cycling, Mountain Biking and Soccer.

What is Richmond Waldorf School's ranking?

Richmond Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Richmond Waldorf School?

The application deadline for Richmond Waldorf School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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School Reviews

5 5/1/2012

High quality academics fueled by teachers who truly care about each child and celebrate each unique spirit in a way that allows confidence to flourish and creativity to flow.The parent community is awesome, the staff has to the best anywhere, but the most incredible part of this school is the kids. It is truly inspiring to witness what a child is capable of when allowed to develop in this kind of environment.

- Posted by Parent - baahi

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