Seattle Waldorf School

Seattle Waldorf School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
2728 NE 100th St,  Seattle, WA
Lake City Neighborhood
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318 Students
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The Seattle Waldorf School was founded in 1980 and today, is spread across three campuses throughout Seattle. Its main campus is in the Meadowbrook sub-neighborhood within the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle. Seattle Waldorf is a private school that serves students from preschool through 12th grade and says that Waldorf graduates earn more doctorates than the national average for independent schools. The school offers a unique learning environment that places an emphasis on experiential learning and the natural world. By design, the curriculum cultivates a deep love of learning within the students as they view their subjects through multiple lenses. The curriculum is modeled after the one developed in Germany by Emil Molt and Rudolf Steiner more than 100 years ago. Seattle Waldorf has small class sizes with a 1:12 teacher-to-student ratio. Students are immersed in interconnected, in-depth studies in the areas of science, math, writing, literature, world languages, history, geography, music, theater and dance. The school is tuition-based and reports that around 38% of its student body receives financial aid in some form. This school is committed to maintaining a student body that accurately reflects the world around them, and tuition discounts are offered with support from the school’s targeted annual fundraising. The Seattle Waldorf School has built a reputation of excellence. It consistently produces creative thinkers who are taught by highly-qualified Waldorf teachers. The environment is more than just a school—it's a community.

School Details

Head of School
Raquel Scharf-anderson
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average GPA
3.74
Annual Tuition
$31,800

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Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
18
Part Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%

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Student Diversity

White
72.1%
Two or more races
17.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
1.1%
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Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 8 Students
Business 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Linguistics, Interpretation, and Translation 3 Students
Computer Science 2 Students
Architecture 2 Students
English 2 Students
Film and Video Studies 2 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 2 Students
Creative Writing 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 19 Reviews
5.0 Parent
7/1/2019
Amazing school. Both of my children graduated from here and both were accepted to top universities. My oldest is now entering med school at the top of her class. In looking back, both my children agree that the education they received at Seattle Waldorf gave them the tools and vision to be successful.
4.0 NicheUser
2/2/2016
Incorporated into the curriculum for everyone. Emphasis on art and music, handwork, building, and more
3.0 NicheUser
7/11/2014
The school is still finding its way and is inconsistent about how it runs and governs itself. It is also inconsistent about expectations for student behavior.
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4.1 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/13/2023
We have been a part of the Seattle Waldorf School for three years. We made the decision to move our son to the school when he was in 5th grade. If I were to articulate the main reason we needed a change, we were looking for a school where our son would be fully "seen" by the teachers and the communi...
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5.0 parent
11/12/2023
The Seattle Waldorf School (SWS) is a truly exceptional educational institution. At SWS, students are nurtured and challenged to develop their full potential as individuals. The Waldorf curriculum is holistic and experiential, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning, nature, outdoor immersiv...
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5.0 parent
11/3/2023
When looking for a kindergarten, we wanted a place where our daughter could continue being a child, be outdoors every day and feel taken care of. 9 years later, we are still with Waldorf. It has enabled a carefree and a stress-free childhood full of joy, and the ability to grow up in a supportive an...
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2.0 parent
2/10/2023
Two days ago, we were asked to leave Seattle Waldorf by our teacher with no prior communication with the school's administration around this topic. Our six and a half year old daughter had escalating behavioral issues in her kindergarten classroom, and while the school tried to accommodate her withi...
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