We, the Susquehanna Waldorf School, are an independent school rooted in the international movement and philosophy of Waldorf education.
The Susquehanna Waldorf School Strives to cultivate a love of learning, imagination, reverence and compassion for others by educating the whole child-head, heart and hands.
Committed to academic excellence, the Waldorf curriculum harmonized clear thinking with a depth of feeling and creative initiative to prepare children for the challenges of the future.
Our mission is to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that inspires our students to reach the highest levels of intellectual, spiritual, artistic and physical achievement.
The faculty and staff work in partnership with the larger school community to keep this environment vital, dynamic and diverse.
Through the integration of academic and artistic pursuits, we honor the potential within each child to fully develop his/her unique abilities.
Our students acquire a lifelong love of learning and a sense of compassion and joy that benefits them, their community and their world at large.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Average class size: 15 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
Year Founded
1987
Student Body
Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Liz Reid Pargament
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Susquehanna Waldorf School offer?
Susquehanna Waldorf School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for Susquehanna Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Susquehanna Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
5 12/22/2022
I couldn`t have picked a better education for my children. It has changed our family in the most positive way possible. The learning style, the community, and everything about this school is the exact environment I want my children in.
5 7/24/2015
Great School - I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place they can feel good about and their child will love to learn and love school.
5 12/19/2014
Our family relocated to Lancaster County after a statewide school search. Susquehanna Waldorf offers a whole-person education, caring for the mind, spirit and will of each child. Our daughters are currently enrolled in Kindergarden and First Grade. We deeply appreciate that the Early Childhood program nurtures our youngest daughter, allowing for creative and imaginative play, without pushing her to begin academics. Our First Grader, who is school-ready, is offered a rich and wonderful curriculum (including Spanish and Mandarin classes).
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