Waldorf School at Moraine Farm

701 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo #1 - Waldorf School at Moraine Farm was founded in 1986 as the Cape Ann Waldorf School in Gloucester, MA. In 2010 we moved to our current, permanent location on 10 acres of the historic Moraine Farm property in Beverly.

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo #2 - Starting in early childhood education, through simple and playful environments filled with outdoor experiences, nature, and music, the building blocks for life-long love for learning begin.

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo #3 - Performing arts is an integral part of Waldorf education because dramatic play helps children develop skills in such areas as abstract thinking, literacy, math, and social studies.

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo #4 - Waldorf School at Moraine Farm offers a rigorous and well rounded middle school curriculum, along with opportunities for self-directed exploration.

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo #5 - Movement is an integral part of Waldorf education. The Pioneers" soccer program is co-ed, composed of both middle school boys and girls. The school also offers a basketball program for middle school students. We have a no-tryout, no-cut policy.

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo #6 - Each subject is intertwined with every other, providing nuance, context and deeper meaning for each.

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo #7 - Waldorf education provides a physically, cognitively and emotionally stimulating curriculum, specifically designed for the developmental stage of the child.

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo #8 - We engage in our community and lead by example.

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo #9 - Nature and Play-based Kindergarten Curriculum

Waldorf Schools offer a unified and experiential approach to education aimed at producing creative, secure, free thinking individuals who can one day take a responsible place in adult society.

The Waldorf curriculum corresponds to the natural stages of a child's development so that form and content parallel the child's own growth.

A Waldorf education integrates all the standard academic subjects with a broad background in science and humanities and a consideration of moral principles as well as physical skills.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 103 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Year Founded

1987

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

103 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 30%

Students by Grade

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,000

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Nursery 3 Day (W-F): $9,500 Nursery 5 Day (M-F): $14,400 Kindergarten 5 Day (M-F): $15,900 Grades 1 - 3 : $18,900 Grades 4 - 6 : $19,500 Grades 6 - 8: $21,000

Admissions Director

Rachel McCarthy

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

Basketball, Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir/Chorus, Strings Program

School Notes

Waldorf Schools offer a unified and holistic approach to education aimed to producing creative, secure, free thinking individuals who can one day take a responsible place in adult society. The Waldorf curriculum corresponds to the natural stages of a child's development so that form and content parallel the child's own growth. A waldorf education integrates all the standard academic subjects witha a broad background in science and humanities and a consideration of moral principles as well as physical skills.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Waldorf School at Moraine Farm cost?

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm's tuition is approximately $19,000 for private students and $375 for summer students.

What sports does Waldorf School at Moraine Farm offer?

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Waldorf School at Moraine Farm?

The application deadline for Waldorf School at Moraine Farm is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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