The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is located in the Bloomfield neighborhood of the city, housed in a Victorian-era mansion that is a city-designated historic landmark.
The original residence, which was built circa 1867, was acquired by the Ursuline Sisters in the 1890s to be used as the Ursuline Young Ladies' Academy, a Catholic girls' school.
The Ursulines made a number of additions to the original structure, including an auditorium/dormitory, chapel, and dining hall, but nonetheless maintained the integrity and beauty of the original building.
The extensive walnut woodwork, decorative plaster ceilings, and other architectural details remain well preserved.
The Ursuline Sisters finally sold the building in the early 1990s, leaving a nearly 100-year legacy of the building being used as a school.
Our school serves children and parents coming from a rich variety of spiritual, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Indeed, this is an essential component of Waldorf education, where variety strengthens and enriches the spirit of brotherhood and community.
Those drawn to the school find themselves and the world mirrored in the values and relationships that thrive here.
The mission of the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is to educate children using Waldorf curriculum and methods of teaching, which acknowledge and honor balance of the academic, emotional, and spiritual needs in child development while engaging families in education to create learning partnerships.
The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh also strives to create a wider community of head, heart, and hands to create learning opportunities for the various audiences in the larger Pittsburgh area.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1993
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Aim for the Stars'
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh often compared to?
Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh is often viewed alongside schools like Falk Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh offer?
Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Ultimate Frisbee.
When is the application deadline for Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh?
The application deadline for Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh located?
Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh is located in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Last day for Little Friends
June 27, 2025 (Friday)
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(412) 624-7286
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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PK-6
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Pittsburgh, PA 15228
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Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 563-2858
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(412) 661-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Grades: NS-8 2 miles 5705 Darlington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1907
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1907
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
My son has attended the Waldorf School since he was two years old. He is now entering 5th grade, and we could not be happier. My son absolutely loves school, which is all the more extraordinary considering that a reading disability has meant that school does not always come easily for him. Thanks to Waldorf's incredible flexibility, individualized attention and commitment to meeting the students where they are, with all their individual gifts and struggles, my son not only has made tremendous academic strides, but he has done so with his curiousity, love of learning and self-esteem intact.
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