Seattle Waldorf School
Tel:
(206) 524-5320
Seattle Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education.
Arts and academics are integrated for children from preschool through twelfth grade.
The aim of the education is to inspire life-long learning in each student and enable them to fully develop their unique capacities. Founded in Germany in the early 20th century, Waldorf EducationSM is an independent and inclusive form of education based on the insights and teaching of the renowned anthroposophist, artist, and scientist, Rudolf Steiner.
Evolving from a profound understanding of the human spirit and human development, Waldorf Education is regionally adaptive and has grown to include hundreds of schools worldwide.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 326 students
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Seattle Waldorf School places among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 326 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 12% State avg.: 24% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | PreK (Three-Day) $9,500 (Five-Day) $19,500, K $19,500, Gr. 1-8 $21,900, HS $21,900 (International HS) $39,100 |
| Admissions Director | Dustin Vail |
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