Private School

Richmond Waldorf School

Private
PK, K-8
RICHMOND, VA
Rating 4.88 out of 5 8 reviews

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richmondwaldorf.com

(804) 377-8024

1301 ROBIN HOOD RD
RICHMOND, VA 23227

About Richmond Waldorf School...

Applying

Application Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

$50

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

None

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$17,300

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid

$3,700

From Richmond Waldorf School

Waldorf education engages children’s imaginations and curiosity through active, hands-on learning. We seek to cultivate creative thinking, inquiry, and a love of learning by integrating a full curriculum in math, language arts, the sciences, and foreign languages with the visual arts, drama, music, and movement. Unique and experiential lessons ground Waldorf students in the interconnectedness of the world.

We practice a developmental approach and strive to give children the right content, in the right way, at the right time. The result is curious and confident citizens who can follow their passions and make a positive impact on the world.

RWS Graduates are accepted into a variety of competitive high schools in Richmond and beyond.

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Hands on learning that inspires!

At Richmond Waldorf School, we believe that students thrive when exposed to a hands-on, integrated curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and grounded in artistic and practical work. From artistic and practical experiences woven into academic curriculum, to woodworking, music education, class plays and more, students engage in hands-on activities that challenge and engage them each day.

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School Details

Grades

PK, K-8

Students

195

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National

17:1

Full-Time Teachers

Part-Time Teachers

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Students

195

Female
53%
Male
46%
Non-Binary
1%

White
49.7%
Unknown
27.7%
Multiracial
12.8%
African American
4.6%
Hispanic
3.1%
Asian
2.1%
International
0%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%

Preschool

Annual Cost

$10,185

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Starting Age

3 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

Website

richmondwaldorf.com/early-childhood

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
Yes
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
Yes

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade C+
Good for Families
grade B minus
Housing
grade C minus

Median Household Income

$47,708

National

$75,149

Median Rent

$1,057

National

$1,268

Median Home Value

$404,500

National

$281,900

Richmond Waldorf School Reviews

8 reviews

Our family has been part of the RWS grades program for four years. Academic subjects are presented through art, music, theater, and movement. The Waldorf curriculum does not divide learning by topic because, as humans, we do not experience the world one subject at a time. Our daughter has thrived in this kind of integrated program. It's helped her learn by doing, has instilled a love of learning, and built her confidence. We are not Northside residents, and in spite of other independent schools being closer to our home, we choose to travel for Waldorf. The teachers are incredibly committed to their work. They welcome parents with knowledge to offer into the classroom. We are not numbers - our community is vibrant and close knit. Waldorf festivals and other traditions have added meaning and purpose to our lives. The field trips are beyond compare! Some improvements we'd love to see in the future are a food program that serves all students and transportation options.

Review Richmond Waldorf School

I am a parent of 2 at Richmond Waldorf School for over 6 years. My children absolutely love RWS. They love going to school, and they love their teachers. They have a true desire to learn as RWS creates lifelong learners who learn because they naturally crave the experience, challenge, and growth learning provides. As a parent, I have always valued the true love and compassion the teachers have for my children. Safety has never been a concern for me. The children are loved and protected by the RWS community. I truly feel the teachers know my children and truly love my children. I also appreciate the focus on the child, creativity, arts, nature, socialization, and structure. It provides a holistic enviornment for children to be children...and grow and develop in a way that is true to their nature, spirit, and development. This is a unique and special school, and I am so fortunate my children were able to have this experience.

My child completed their first year at RWS last year and we have been very impressed. Her classroom teacher is highly experienced, employs early childhood best practices, and provides a nurturing environment for the students. I appreciate the balance of academic learning and social emotional learning throughout the school program. In addition, I have been very impressed with the communication from our teacher and the school in general. We have also met wonderful families through the events at the school. We are now thinking about staying past early childhood into the K-8 programming. This school is a special place!

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