Boulder Valley Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Niwot, CO
6500 Dry Creek Pkwy, Niwot, CO 80503
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Colorado
In Niwot, Colorado, Boulder Valley Waldorf School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 95 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of independent elementary schools in Colorado. The school day runs about 7 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 95
- Teachers
- 19.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 49 girls, 46 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 68% of independent elementary schools in Colorado (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of independent elementary schools in Colorado.
- Compared with 19 independent elementary schools in Colorado.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Boulder Valley Waldorf School
What grades does Boulder Valley Waldorf School serve?
Boulder Valley Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Boulder Valley Waldorf School?
About 95 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Boulder Valley Waldorf School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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