Rudolf Steiner School
- The Rudolf Steiner School, the first Waldorf school in North America, is a vibrant community of students, parents, faculty, and staff.
- With a history spanning more than nine decades, our approach to education is vital to life, work, and creativity in the 21st century because we remain dedicated to an enduring goal: to inspire our children to be students, thinkers, and creators.
- We serve children from age 2 in our Parent Child Program through 12th Grade.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 334 students
- Yearly Tuition: $47,000
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
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Rudolf Steiner School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | Waldorf School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1928 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 334 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 24% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 10% |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $47,000 |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Admissions Director | Nadja Carneol and Natasha Go |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: GLOW, Green Club, Literary and Art Magazine, SIDER: Student Initiative for Diversity and Equal Rights, Social Inclusion, Student Union, Venus: Gender Issues, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: A Cappella Choir, Drama Club, Jazztet |
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