City Garden Waldorf School serves 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.
The student:teacher of City Garden Waldorf School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for City Garden Waldorf School?
The application deadline for City Garden Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is City Garden Waldorf School located?
City Garden Waldorf School is located in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other private schools located in Lower West Side.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
City Garden provides a wonderful setting for children to grow and a supportive parent group including parent studies, night's out without the children and workshops to get your creativity flowing.
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