Nestled in the beautiful Rawhide Valley, Sierra Waldorf School offers classes from Kindergarten through eighth grade.
Sierra Waldorf School is dedicated to cultivating the capacities of each child through a developmentally respectful education based on the work of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf Education.
We create an environment that respects the individuality of each child, their higher spiritual nature and their connection to the world as a whole.
The Sierra Waldorf School strives to create a community of caring adults who are committed to self-development, social responsibility and servant leadership.
Sierra Waldorf School recognizes that the young child learns primarily through imitation and example.
Great care is taken to provide an environment that brings nurturing warmth, guidance, and cooperation to a child's world of constructive fantasy and imagination.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,836
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1989
Student Body
Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
![Sierra Waldorf School Student By Grade Sierra Waldorf School Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/4000/3798/sierra-waldorf-school-chart-XC5KUN.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,836
Tuition Notes
There is a sliding scale based on yearly income.
% on Financial Aid
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Admissions Director
Cecil Cole
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sierra Waldorf School cost?
Sierra Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $10,836 for private students.
What schools are Sierra Waldorf School often compared to?
Sierra Waldorf Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy, Mother Lode Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Sierra Waldorf School offer?
Sierra Waldorf School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Sierra Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Sierra Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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