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Rudolf Steiner School

15 E 79th St
New York, NY 10075

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Tel: (212) 535-2130

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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 Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 299 students
Yearly Tuition: $54,000
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

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

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1928

Student Body

Total Students

299 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

41%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

22 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$54,000

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% on Financial Aid

25%

Admissions Director

Jenny Rozenblit

Admissions Associate

Lynelba Wehbe

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

15 East (Newspaper)GLOW

Literary and Art MagazineSIDER: Student Initiative for Diversity and Equal Rights

Social InclusionStudent Union

Venus: Gender IssuesYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

A Cappella ChoirDrama Club

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Rudolf Steiner School cost?

Rudolf Steiner School's tuition is approximately $54,000 for private students.

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What sports does Rudolf Steiner School offer?

Rudolf Steiner School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Rudolf Steiner School?

The application deadline for Rudolf Steiner School is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Calendar

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Date

Labor Day | School Closed

September 07, 2026 (Monday)

First Day of School Grades 1 - 12

September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)

First Day of EC Classes | Noon Dismissal for Nursery and KG

September 09, 2026 (Wednesday)

Rosh Hashanah | School Closed

September 11, 2026 (Friday)

Yom Kippur | School Closed

September 21, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 299 students
Yearly Tuition: $54,000
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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