Charlottesville Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Charlottesville, VA
120 Waldorf School Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in Virginia
- Serving families in Charlottesville since at least 2011
Charlottesville Waldorf School is an independent private school in Charlottesville, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 108 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 170 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 108
- Teachers
- 16.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 60 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 51% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Charlottesville Waldorf School whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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 Charlottesville Waldorf School
What grades does Charlottesville Waldorf School serve?
Charlottesville Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Charlottesville Waldorf School?
About 108 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Charlottesville Waldorf School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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