Tamarack Waldorf School Photo #2 - Geometry is studied in 6th grade

Tamarack Waldorf School

Waldorf schools offer a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education.
They integrate the arts and academics for children from k4 through grade eight.
The aim of the education is to inspire life-long learning in each student and enable them to fully develop their unique capacities. Tamarack Waldorf School is a private Waldorf school established in 1996 as an urban school embracing diversity.
We offer a complete curriculum for students from pre-school and kindergarten through eighth grade.
Tamarack welcomes students and families of all races, religions and cultures to join us.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,160
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1996

Student Body

Total Students
227 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Tamarack Waldorf School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
13%
Average Class Size
21 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Financial aid is available through the school\'s tuition reduction program or through the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
% on Financial Aid
70%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dorothy Kulke

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Drama Club, Pokemon Club

School Notes

  • Please fill out our inquiry formhttps://www.tamarackwaldorf.org/tour toschedule a tour. School applications can be submitted beginning in January for the following school year. Applications to the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (state voucher) can be submitted beginning in March for the following school year.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tamarack Waldorf School cost?
Tamarack Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $8,160 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Tamarack Waldorf School?
The acceptance rate of Tamarack Waldorf School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 93%.
What sports does Tamarack Waldorf School offer?
Tamarack Waldorf School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for Tamarack Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Tamarack Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tamarack Waldorf School located?
Tamarack Waldorf School is located in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other private schools located in Lower East Side.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
My husband and I toured Tamarack Waldorf School when our son was three. We were seeking an education for our son that would engage him as a whole person in an environment that would be emotionally and developmentally supportive. We were also concerned about how to prepare him for his future: What skills would he need to be happy in his life and contribute to society in a way that provides for his needs and engages him in his community (wherever he ends up)? When we saw the way that the younger children are held in terms of environment (natural materials, caring teachers) and how the grades children were challenged (sophisticated, beautiful art entwined with mathematics, literature, and science), we felt that this could be the place where he could feel safe enough to allow his mind to grow. We met children in 5th and 6th grade on the tour who were comfortable talking about their education with us, tourists of their school. They looked us in the eye. They appeared comfortable in their skin. It was beautiful. Now our son is in 4th grade and talking with adults and sharing his ideas and passions in a similar way to those kids we saw all those years ago on the tour. Critical thinking, creativity, and being able to work face to face with others in a respectful and compassionate way is something we value and believe will be in high demand in workplaces and communities of the future. We can't imagine a better environment where our son can attain these attributes than Tamarack Waldorf School.
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5  
Our children are so very happy at Tamarack Waldorf School! We have children in kindergarten and the grades and they are all happy as clams. The teachers of Tamarack are filled with love, the curriculum is filled with art, music, and age-appropriate (challenging!) academics, and the halls are filled with happy, engaged and engaging children of all races and creeds. It is a wonderful school doing wonderful things. It really is an astonishing place.
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5  
I attended a community event when my child was just an infant, and knew then that Tamarack was THE school to send my children. Now 8 years later I am just as in love with the school and the complete education unavailable at any other school in south-east WI. Waldorf is making headlines because it works!! It is the only experiential education, where children form their knowledge in doing. Beyond the Waldorf philosophies, the education at Tamarack Waldorf School intigrates music, art, handwork (knitting, crochet, etc), woodworking, movement, dance, foreign language. Attend an open house event and fall in love with this amazing school.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,160
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $6,218 for elementary schools and $12,749 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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