Linden Waldorf School Photo #2 - Abundant outdoor time and screen-free, experiential learning are hallmarks of a Waldorf education. Take a tour of our verdant, twelve acre campus and see why Linden Waldorf School addresses the head, hands, and heart of children from Early Childhood through 8th grade. Email us at outreach@lindenwaldorf.org.

Linden Waldorf School

Creative. Courageous. Compassionate. Linden Waldorf School nurtures curiosity, reveals strengths, and prepares students to lead responsibly in an ever-changing world.
Our developmentally responsive and innovative Waldorf approach weaves together the following values: Joy in the rhythm of work and play, resonance with the natural world, a dynamic and heart-centered community, deep academic inquiry, limitless possibilities of childhood and adolescence, embodied and connected humanity..

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $19,950
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish and Mandarin
Year Founded
1997

Student Body

Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Linden Waldorf School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Clothing free of media, closed-toed shoes; modest and comfortable apparel appropriate for freedom of movement. Dress for the elements.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Rachel Pachmayr
Admissions Associate
Aubrey Spence

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Club, Crosscountry Club

School Notes

  • Nashville's co-ed independent school where imagination is in the makingfor preschool-grade8.
  • The only Waldorf school in Tennessee, Linden Waldorf School is part of a global community of Waldorf schools celebrating 100 years of education in 2019.Set on twelveverdant acres in the heart of Nashville, Linden Waldorf School serves children from early childhood through the eighthgrade.
  • The Linden Waldorf approach is deeply integrated and cross-disciplinary, highly developmentally attuned, and meets your child in a place of limitless learning opportunity-their imagination.Our teachers are committed to developing students' intellectual flexibility, independent judgment, and moral courage. Waldorf educators work with the conviction that childhood is sacred; that children learn naturally when the curriculum meets their developmental needs; that children's imaginations need to be nurtured and protected; and that students should be engaged through active, curious participation in their learning. Our faculty emphasizes the importance of a children's ability to find joy in learning and to experience wonder and awe in the world around them.
  • Linden Waldorf School
  • 3201 Hillsboro Pike
  • Nashville, TN 37215
  • 615.354.0270
  • Office Hours M-F 8:00am to 3:30pm
  • www.lindenwaldorf.org
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Linden Waldorf School cost?
Linden Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $19,950 for private students.
What sports does Linden Waldorf School offer?
Linden Waldorf School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Linden Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Linden Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Linden Waldorf School located?
Linden Waldorf School is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 7 other private schools located in Green Hills.

School Calendar

View the Linden Waldorf School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School!
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School!
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School!
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Fall Semester - 1/2 Day
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School!
March 10, 2025 (Monday)

School Reviews

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Fantastic school. The kids come out so well-prepared for life - so balanced, emotionally aware, and also academically excellent. The Waldorf approach meets kids where they are, developmentally, instead of forcing them to learn at a state-mandated rate (sight words for kindergarten students??? 3 digit addition in first grade???). It seems slow but the deliberate early work in the lower grades pays off in a huge way towards 7 and 8th grade.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $19,950
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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