The Waldorf School Of Garden City (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 300 students
Yearly Tuition: $27,850
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

The Waldorf School Of Garden City ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Waldorf School Of Garden City
Nursery	33
Pre-K	17
Kind	22
1	15
2	12
3	15
4	20
5	23
6	28
7	15
8	13
9	14
10	30
11	21
12	22

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Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Spanish

Year Founded

1947

First Day of School

Tue. Sep 8, 2026

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 10, 2027

Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

300 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

neat, no logos

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$27,850

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Tuition Notes

www.waldorfgarden.org

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Ann Mulvehill

Admissions Associate

Manny Vega

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryGolf

Intramural Sports OnlyKayaking

MountaineeringSoccer

SoftballTennis

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Math ClubModel UN

SAT PrepScience Honor Society

Soccer ClubSpirit Club

Tennis Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChorusHigh School Musical

Jazz BandOrchestra

Tri M Music Honor Society

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Soccer Club

School Notes

The Waldorf School of Garden City (WSGC) provides a rigorous, college-preparatory education, using an innovative and multisensory approach to learning. Our teachers possess unique insight into child development and the sophisticated integration of subjects in our curriculum creates an educational experience that inspires our students to evolve into confident, creative thinkers who are strongly connected to humanity and the environment.
Founded in 1947, WSGC is part of a global community of teachers and child development professionals who have come together for the purpose of educating, supporting and inspiring children.
With 100 years of proven curriculum experience, Waldorf education has nearly 2500 schools and kindergartens in over 60 countries.
Over 94% of North American Waldorf graduates gain admission to a post-secondary school of their choice; 50% go on to a Ph.D. or Masters.

Why Waldorf

Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions you will make for your child and your family.

Parents choose The Waldorf School of Garden City because of:

rigorous academics enlivened by fine and practical arts, languages, music & drama
excellent teacher-parent relations
emphasis on community
expertise in child development
a strong reputation for environmentalism and promotion of social justice issues

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Waldorf School Of Garden City cost?

The Waldorf School Of Garden City's tuition is approximately $27,850 for private students.

What sports does The Waldorf School Of Garden City offer?

The Waldorf School Of Garden City offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is The Waldorf School Of Garden City's ranking?

The Waldorf School Of Garden City ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Waldorf School Of Garden City?

The application deadline for The Waldorf School Of Garden City is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (9 reviews)

5 2/6/2021

Fortunately, to attend the Waldorf School of Garden City from K-12, I served on Student Government and participated in year-round Athletics. The curriculum, caring faculty, and individualized approach to learning helped me to evolve into the woman I am today. Upon graduation, I was well-equipped to handle college-level courses. The love of learning I fostered at Waldorf helped develop an inquisitive spirit that continues to light my path wherever I go. I enjoy returning to Waldorf for community events such as Alumni Sports Days and the Fall Festival and reconnecting with my peers.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - SK

5 1/27/2021

My two sons have attended WSGC since the Parent-Child program and are now in 5th and 3rd grades. Our entire family has had the most rewarding, nourishing, and inspiring experience possible since the moment we joined the community. My children are blossoming into intelligent, creative, curious, and engaged people thanks to the amazing, holistic Waldorf educational philosophy. They are developing capacities in all dimensions of their being, not just academics, although they are definitely enthusiastic learners in the classroom as much as in the garden, orchestra, woodworking, or on the nature trail. Each of their teachers have gotten to know my children thoroughly as individuals and have cared for them deeply in both their educational and personal development and well-being. WSGC is a very close, involved, diverse, and nurturing community that welcomes every family to be themselves and to participate and contribute in a myriad of ways. Our whole family feels fortunate to be here!

- Posted by Parent - Gina

5 1/14/2021

This is a fabulous community for the whole family. The teachers truly care about each individual child and work to support their full development. There is equal emphasis placed on academics and building character. All through the pandemic the Administration has been transparent with the changes made for safety. Everyone at the school turned on a dime to keep the students educated — and to keep the building open for education as much as possible.

- Posted by Parent - Happy Parent

5 1/14/2021

I attended The Waldorf School of Garden City from K-12 and I can confidently say that those 14 years set a great foundation for my future. The curriculum`s emphasis on experiential learning provided me with a holistic education. For example - in addition to studying the History of Africa in a seminar style main lesson, we practiced an ethnic African dance. This immersed me more deeply and gave me an appreciation of the African culture. Active learning allowed me to internalize my education and I know these experiences will stick with me for the rest of my life. Waldorf prepared me for college-level work. I am very well versed in class discussion and participation. Additionally, Waldorf academics and athletics taught me valuable time-management skills essential for college and beyond. The smaller intimate community provides an invaluable network of parents, faculty and alumni willing to offer advice and support during college years and beyond. Waldorf molds students into well-rounded problem solvers and independent thinkers. I was taught to have opinions, ask questions and strive to make a difference, with purpose, gratitude, and respect.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Emma

5 1/15/2020

Not only does my daughter receive a wonderful education, but our whole family is enriched by participating in the community. The teachers are caring, thoughtful and outstanding in how they care about each child as an individual.

- Posted by Parent - Marion

5 12/26/2017

My son, now 29, started at the Waldorf School of Garden City in the Nursery program and stayed right through High School. When we originally enrolled him, we expected it would just be for the superior Early Childhood programs and then he would move to the Garden City public schools. But once we experienced this amazing community of teachers and this remarkable education, we could not imagine our son being anywhere else. So why did we chose to invest so heavily in his early education -- when there were perfectly fine public schools available? Because we quickly recognized that Waldorf education would teach our son how to think, not what to think. The capacity for critical thinking and independent problem-solving is vital for success in today`s world. My son`s Waldorf education developed those skills and capacities in ways that I couldn`t have imagined. As a result, he is succeeding today at the highest levels of management consulting, while also pursuing his MBA at an elite university. But here`s the best part he is a really wonderful human being, and I attribute much of that to his Waldorf education as well. Simply put one of the best decisions his father and I ever made was to enroll our son at the Waldorf School of Garden City.

- Posted by Parent - Alumni parent

5 10/14/2017

Both my son and daughter have gone here from nursery to 8th grade. We are so happy with their love for learning and the balanced life we live because of this small and specialized community of educators. We will continue through the high school.

- Posted by Parent - Proud parent

5 5/4/2016

I am from Shanghai China and my daughter hope to study in your senior high school. She want to get information about how to apply and how much be to pay. Thank you so much.

- Posted by Parent - Lizhe

5 12/7/2015

My son went to Waldorf school in Garden city last year and he was K. I strongly recommend this school especially their younger child education. It's a lovely environment with caring and knowledgable teachers. Our teacher is Mrs. Helwig and she's a great teacher.

- Posted by Parent - shell

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The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,802 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).