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Spring Garden Waldorf School

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1791 Jacoby Road
Akron, OH 44321

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Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #1 - Art is part of every day in the Waldorf curriculum. Painting, drawing, sculpting, dance, theater and other arts are integrated into language, math, history and science lessons.

Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #2 - Waldorf education prioritizes moving to learn.

Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #3 - Teachers stay with the same students grade 1 through grade 8. Keeping the class teacher (by no means the child's only teacher) as a steady authority in a child's life is beneficial to social and intellectual learning.

Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #4 - Outdoor curriculum and a connection with nature is a hallmark of Waldorf education. Students are outside three times a day for recess and also for curriculum such as gardening, physical education, science, and more.

Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #5 - Our early childhood students, and all students, go outside to play in all weather three times a day. Play is the work of the young child.

Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #6 - Our science curriculum is hands on and relies on Socratic inquiry. We do not tell a formula and then show an experiment, instead we engage in hands-on experiential learning and then have students draw conclusions about the formulas and laws of science.

Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #7 - Music education is part of the curriculum for all students in Waldorf schools. The cognitive benefits of learning and practicing music are well documented.

Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #8 - Waldorf students learn with their hands and learn applied and practical arts as part of mathematics, science and development of persistence and will. Woodworking is a special and required subject for grades 5-8.

Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #9 - Drawing and handwriting are part of each day. Waldorf schools do not use Chromebooks. We believe anything a child can do on a computer they can learn more from doing using their hands.

Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #10 - Waldorf students will have the same 20 classmates in Grade 1 -8 which builds class community, learning cohesion and develops advanced social emotional learning skills.

Spring Garden Waldorf School is one of only two accredited Waldorf schools in Ohio, and wehave been educating children from the surrounding 5-county area for 45 years.

Families come to Waldorf education because they're ready for something different.Our curriculum challenges students with hands-on learning, critical thinking, and creative expression.

By engaging the whole child with a multi-disciplinary approach, we nurture a lifelong passion for learning. Discover education that engages, inspires, and empowers!.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Waldorf School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 187 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / Jul. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Spring Garden Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

School Type

Waldorf School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1981

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Wed. Sep 2, 2026

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 10, 2027

Campus Size

16 acres

Student Body

Total Students

187 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 15 / Jul. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,000

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Tuition Notes

This is full day grades tuition. Preschool and Kindergarten Tuition costs vary based on days and times chosen. See our website for details.

% on Financial Aid

54%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,165

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Rocky Lewis

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

18 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubCraft Club

Crafting ClubDrama Club

Science ClubStem Club

Technology Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Choral ProgramClass Play

Creative Writing ClubCrocheting

etc.Felting

Handwork - KnittingOrchestra Program

WatercolorWoodworking

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Ice Skating

School Notes

Spring Garden Waldorf School offers a holistic, developmentally appropriate education for students in PreK through Grade 8 that nurtures the whole child-intellectually, emotionally, and creatively.
With a balanced curriculum that integrates academics, arts, movement, and outdoor play, students grow into curious, capable, and creative thinkers. Hands-on learning, minimal screen time, and a deep connection to nature support strong academic outcomes and social-emotional development.
Parents are active partners in a vibrant, inclusive community that values diversity and fosters belonging. Celebrating over 45 years of inspired learning, we are one of only two accredited Waldorf schools in Ohio. Graduates leave prepared not just for high school and college, but for lives of purpose, resilience, and joy.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Spring Garden Waldorf School cost?

Spring Garden Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Spring Garden Waldorf School?

The acceptance rate of Spring Garden Waldorf School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Spring Garden Waldorf School offer?

Spring Garden Waldorf School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Spring Garden Waldorf School?

The application deadline for Spring Garden Waldorf School is Feb. 15 / Jul. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 / Jul. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5 3/16/2012

This school is amazing. They understand how to teach kids and keep them loving school and learning. My son is thriving. We couldn't be happier.

- Posted by Parent - rocky

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Waldorf School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 187 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / Jul. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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