Discover the Waldorf Difference. The Housatonic Valley Waldorf School offers play-based and nature-based Pre-K and Kindergarten programs, and experiential learning for 1st through 8th grade on our beautiful Newtown, CT Campus.
Waldorf education prides itself on allowing children to be children and learn and grow in their own way.
Through art, music, and free-play our teachers foster childrens' creativity and inquisitive natures.
Schedule a tour today and see how your child can benefit from a Waldorf education.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1989
Student Body
Total Students
145 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No Dress Code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition Grant/Aid Program Available
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
Admissions Director
Megan Vojack-Weeks
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Foreign Language, Knitting and sewing, Music classes, Sculpting Class, String Ensemble
Art Classes, Foreign Language, Knitting and sewing, Music classes, Sculpting Class, String Ensemble
School Notes
- The Housatonic Valley Waldorf School educates from Pre-K to Eighth grade with a child-centric approach.Providing a play-based and nature-based Pre-K and Kindergarten education, and challenging grades education dedicated to academic excellence in a non-competitive environment, Waldorf Schools set themselves apart.
- The Pre-K and Kindergarten progams help build the early learning foundations through play, music, and art. The elementary school and middle school curriculum covers, in depth, all academic skills, while strengthening the student's social-emotional well being and artistic sense.
- At the core of the Waldorf philosophy is the belief that knowledge is best learned experientially as well as academically. Discover the Waldorf Difference today, and schedule a tour.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Housatonic Valley Waldorf School often compared to?
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is often viewed alongside schools like Fraser Woods Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Housatonic Valley Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Housatonic Valley Waldorf School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
School Closed
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 11/10/2023
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School embraces a holistic approach, educating to the head, heart, and hands of each child. The dedicated teachers cultivate a nurturing environment, fostering not only academic growth, but also emotional and practical skills. The curriculum sparks a sense of wonder in learning, keeping children engaged and curious. I wholeheartedly recommend this school to any parent seeking a well-rounded education that genuinely nurtures the whole child.
5 11/10/2023
We initially chose HVWS for the preschool program. We wanted our children to enjoy the outdoors and learn through meaningful hands on tasks and play. They developed wonderful social, physical and pre-academic skills in a warm and caring community. The grades curriculum has been a wonderful continuation of all that we loved in the early childhood program. My daughter's have thrived in the grades curriculum. I am amazed at their deep understanding of the material as well as the development of their artistic abilities.
5 10/27/2023
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is not only a school, but a true community. This school is welcoming and loving, and the care and intentionality each teacher takes with the individual student is amazing. My son has thrived here, and we attribute the true emphasis on childhood development as the reason for this. A play based, outdoor centric school is exactly what littles need!
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