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Olympia Waldorf School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Olympia, WA

8126 Normandy St SE, Olympia, WA 98501

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

  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Olympia
  • The largest independent school in Olympia
  • Serving families in Olympia since at least 2011

In Olympia, Washington, Olympia Waldorf School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 116 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 159 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
116
Teachers
14.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 59 girls, 57 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
159 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 71% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    137’11–12132’13–14137’15–16135’17–18108’19–20102’21–22116’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K31
    K38
    121
    212
    36
    45
    517
    66
    75
    86

    Student body

    White72%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

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    Questions about Olympia Waldorf School

    What grades does Olympia Waldorf School serve?

    Olympia Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Olympia Waldorf School?

    About 116 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Olympia Waldorf School?

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