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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 (2025)

  • 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

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1928
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
299 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Rudolf Steiner School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
22 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Jenny Rozenblit
Admissions Associate
Lynelba Wehbe
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
15 East (Newspaper), GLOW, 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
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rudolf Steiner School cost?
Rudolf Steiner School's tuition is approximately $54,000 for private students.
What schools are Rudolf Steiner School often compared to?
Rudolf Steiner School is often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, Dalton School, Trevor Day School by visitors of our site.
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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Event
Date
Juneteenth (School Closed)
June 19, 2025 (Thursday)
Labor Day | School Closed
September 01, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of School Grades 1 - 12 | Noon Dismissal
September 03, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of EC Classes | N: Phase-In Schedule this week; KG: Noon Dismissal)
September 04, 2025 (Thursday)
Rosh Hashanah | School Closed
September 23, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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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