The Waldorf School of St. Louis is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school located in the St. Louis metropolitan area, providing education beginning in early childhood, and is currently enrolling through Grade 8.
We are a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.
The mission of The Waldorf School of St. Louis is to develop each child's full potential to meet the ever-changing world as free-thinking, compassionate, and purposeful human beings. The Waldorf curriculum is a unique philosophy employing an approach that addresses the whole child head, heart, and hands.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked MO School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,600
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Reception - Fri., October 20, 2023 - get more information!
- Open House - Sat., January 27, 2024 - get more information!
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Top Rankings
The Waldorf School of St. Louis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,600
Tuition Notes
Early childhood program tuition dependent on number of days enrolled. Tuition Assistance available.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Admissions Director
Nicole Bearman
Admissions Associate
Theresa Dobson
School Notes
- The Waldorf School of St. Louis is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school, located in the St. Louis metropolitan area, providing education beginning in early childhood, and is currently enrolling through Grade 8. We are a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. The mission of The Waldorf School of St. Louis is to develop each child's full potential to meet the ever-changing world as free-thinking, compassionate, and purposeful human beings.The Waldorf curriculum is a unique philosophy employing an approach that addresses the whole child head, heart and hands.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Waldorf School of St. Louis cost?
The Waldorf School of St. Louis's tuition is approximately $15,600 for private students.
What is The Waldorf School of St. Louis's ranking?
The Waldorf School of St. Louis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Waldorf School of St. Louis?
The application deadline for The Waldorf School of St. Louis is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(314) 721-4422
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(314) 469-7150
Chesterfield, MO 63017
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School Reviews
5 9/1/2016
My family has been associated with this school for many years. We currently have grades age children enrolled. We have been very pleased with the way our children are being met as whole individuals. I see our children blossoming as confident, kind, self-aware and intelligent people. I feel blessed to have found a place where my children's unique gifts are being fostered while simultaneously they are challenged to grow in new directions. They learn in a positive and meaningful way. My kids could not be more different from each other, yet I see them both thriving in the Waldorf environment. The school has a lot of heart and a great community of people. While the school's communications were not great or frequent years ago time has brought improvement in leaps and bounds.
5 9/1/2016
Our daughter is now in the 6th grade and has been attending The Waldorf School of St. Louis since pre-K. The school has been a wonderful, nurturing place for growth and learning for our daughter and we love it! The teachers and the school community are fantastic -- full of intelligent, dedicated and caring teachers and families. Our daughter has become healthy, confident, mature, creative and independent as a result of attending this school, and she loves it as well. The Waldorf School is the antidote to many ills present in modern-day society and really encourages creative and artistic expression and intellectual curiosity.
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