The Waldorf School of St. Louis Photo #9 - Upper grades classroom.

The Waldorf School of St. Louis

The Waldorf School of St. Louis is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school located in the St. Louis metropolitan area, providing education beginning in early childhood, and is currently enrolling through Grade 8.
We are a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.
The mission of The Waldorf School of St. Louis is to develop each child's full potential to meet the ever-changing world as free-thinking, compassionate, and purposeful human beings. The Waldorf curriculum is a unique philosophy employing an approach that addresses the whole child head, heart, and hands.

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Top Rankings

The Waldorf School of St. Louis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1993

Student Body

Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
The Waldorf School of St. Louis Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Early childhood program tuition dependent on number of days enrolled. Tuition Assistance available.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Admissions Director
Nicole Bearman
Admissions Associate
Theresa Dobson

School Notes

  • The Waldorf School of St. Louis is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school, located in the St. Louis metropolitan area, providing education beginning in early childhood, and is currently enrolling through Grade 8. We are a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. The mission of The Waldorf School of St. Louis is to develop each child's full potential to meet the ever-changing world as free-thinking, compassionate, and purposeful human beings.The Waldorf curriculum is a unique philosophy employing an approach that addresses the whole child head, heart and hands.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Waldorf School of St. Louis cost?
The Waldorf School of St. Louis's tuition is approximately $15,600 for private students.
What is The Waldorf School of St. Louis's ranking?
The Waldorf School of St. Louis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Waldorf School of St. Louis?
The application deadline for The Waldorf School of St. Louis is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
My family has been associated with this school for many years. We currently have grades age children enrolled. We have been very pleased with the way our children are being met as whole individuals. I see our children blossoming as confident, kind, self-aware and intelligent people. I feel blessed to have found a place where my children's unique gifts are being fostered while simultaneously they are challenged to grow in new directions. They learn in a positive and meaningful way. My kids could not be more different from each other, yet I see them both thriving in the Waldorf environment. The school has a lot of heart and a great community of people. While the school's communications were not great or frequent years ago time has brought improvement in leaps and bounds.
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5  
Our daughter is now in the 6th grade and has been attending The Waldorf School of St. Louis since pre-K. The school has been a wonderful, nurturing place for growth and learning for our daughter and we love it! The teachers and the school community are fantastic -- full of intelligent, dedicated and caring teachers and families. Our daughter has become healthy, confident, mature, creative and independent as a result of attending this school, and she loves it as well. The Waldorf School is the antidote to many ills present in modern-day society and really encourages creative and artistic expression and intellectual curiosity.
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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,994 for elementary schools and $19,963 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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