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River Valley Waldorf School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Upper Black Eddy, PA

1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Upper Black Eddy since at least 2011

In Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, River Valley Waldorf School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 88 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 165 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
88
Teachers
14.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 52 girls, 36 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 8 hours
School year
165 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 60% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    100’11–12143’13–14135’15–16136’17–18103’19–2064’21–2288’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K12
    114
    29
    35
    412
    56
    611
    711
    88

    Student body

    White72%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Asian7%
    Two or more races3%
    Black2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask River Valley Waldorf School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about River Valley Waldorf School

    What grades does River Valley Waldorf School serve?

    River Valley Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend River Valley Waldorf School?

    About 88 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at River Valley Waldorf School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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