Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
Newtown, CT
52 Dodgingtown Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is an independent private school in Newtown, Connecticut, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 95 students and around 7 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 174 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–7
- Students
- 95
- Teachers
- 13.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 62 girls, 33 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 50% of independent elementary schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 12 independent elementary schools in Connecticut.
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
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
What grades does Housatonic Valley Waldorf School serve?
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend Housatonic Valley Waldorf School?
About 95 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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