The Waldorf School of Atlanta
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Decatur, GA
827 Kirk Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
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 largest independent school in Decatur
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Georgia
- Serving families in Decatur since at least 2011
The Waldorf School of Atlanta is an independent private school in Decatur, Georgia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 192 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in Georgia. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 182 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 192
- Teachers
- 36.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 142 girls, 50 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 182 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in Georgia (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 73% of independent elementary schools in Georgia.
- Compared with 37 independent elementary schools in Georgia.
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
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Georgia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Waldorf School of Atlanta whether it takes part.
- Georgia Promise Scholarship · Education savings account
- Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit · Tax-credit 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 The Waldorf School of Atlanta
What grades does The Waldorf School of Atlanta serve?
The Waldorf School of Atlanta serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Waldorf School of Atlanta?
About 192 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Waldorf School of Atlanta?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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