Shining Star Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Portland, OR
4227 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2019–20
Shining Star Waldorf School is an independent private school in Portland, Oregon, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 117 students and around 10 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 80% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 141 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 117
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 56 girls, 61 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 141 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% of independent elementary schools in Oregon.
- Compared with 43 independent elementary schools in Oregon.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Questions to ask on a tour
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Questions about Shining Star Waldorf School
What grades does Shining Star Waldorf School serve?
Shining Star Waldorf School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Shining Star Waldorf School?
About 117 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shining Star Waldorf School?
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