Emerson Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Chapel Hill, NC
6211 New Jericho Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+College-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Chapel Hill
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in North Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Chapel Hill since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Emerson Waldorf School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 266 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in North Carolina. Enrollment is up about 24% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 266
- Teachers
- 40.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 136 girls, 130 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in North Carolina (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 55% of independent schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.
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
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Emerson Waldorf School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or 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 Emerson Waldorf School
What grades does Emerson Waldorf School serve?
Emerson Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Emerson Waldorf School?
About 266 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Emerson Waldorf School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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