The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
6000 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
- Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is an independent private school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 173 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment has grown about 40% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 164 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
- 173
- Teachers
- 26.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 76 girls, 97 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 164 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 81% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
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
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Waldorf School of Philadelphia whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 Philadelphia
What grades does The Waldorf School of Philadelphia serve?
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Waldorf School of Philadelphia?
About 173 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Waldorf School of Philadelphia?
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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